Richard Reeder

RICHARD REEDER

Thursday, September 10

6:30 pm at The Book Stall

 

Those who follow the Man Booker Prize, Britain's top literary award, won't want to miss Richard Reeder's presentation of the five American novels that are longlisted for the 2015 prize. Mr. Reeder, an author who teaches literature courses at Oakton Community College, is a local expert on those books that have achieved Booker fame, and he's been busy reading this year's American semifinalists. 

The titles include Did You Ever Have a Family by Bill Clegg (who will be at our store at 7 pm on Tuesday, September 22); The Moor's Account by Laila Lalami; Lila by Marilynne Robinson; A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler; and A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. 

 

Those of you planning to attend can do a bit of homework by having a look at these brief author interviews posted on the Man Booker website during the past week: Bill Clegg, Marilynne Robinson, Anne Tyler, and Hanya Hanagihara.  Look for an interview with Laila Lalami soon.

Please join us for a stimulating evening. It will surely heighten the suspense leading up to the announcement of the six finalists on September 15. The prize will be awarded in London on October 13.