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2007/08 Reading Series

All readings are held at the Folger Shakespeare Library at 8:00 p.m, are followed by a reception and book-signing with the writers, and are $15 unless otherwise noted.

September 24, 2007
PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Gala

October 12, 2007
“Cities at Night”
Dennis Lehane, George Pelecanos, Richard Price
Clarence Page, moderator

November 9, 2007
Graphic Novels
Lynda Barry, Alison Bechdel, Chris Ware
Daniel Raeburn, moderator
Held at DC Jewish Community Center

December 7, 2007
PEN/Malamud Award Ceremony
Elizabeth Spencer
This award recognizes a body of work which demonstrates excellence in the
art of short fiction.

January 18, 2008
An Evening with Thomas McGuane

February 8, 2008
“Imagination as Subversion: A Conversation”
Daniel Mendelsohn and Samantha Power
Azar Nafisi, moderator
Introduction by Jacki Lyden

February 29, 2008
“Washington Writers: Beyond the Capitol”
Edward P. Jones and Dinaw Mengestu

March 14, 2008
“An Irish American Evening”
Frank McCourt and Alice McDermott

April 4, 2008
“The Three Kings”
Stephen King, Tabitha King, Owen King

May 10, 2008
PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Ceremony

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