An Afternoon of Conversation with

Bestselling Author

Simon Winchester

Sunday, November 15

Pacific : Silicon Chips and Surfboards,Coral Reefs and Atom Bombs, Brutal Dictators, Fading Empires, and the Coming Collision of the World's Superpowers

Simon Winchester is the bestselling author of many books, including The Professor and the Madman, The Men Who United the States, Atlantic, The Man Who Loved China, A Crack in the Edge of the World, and Krakatoa, all of which were New York Times bestsellers and appeared on numerous best and notable lists.

Tickets are $15 and include a champagne and dessert reception.

Desserts generously provided by COBS Bread, DiMare Pastry Shop/Downtown, and Sal's Pastry Shop.

Proceeds to benefit the Library.

Doors open at 2:00 p.m. for the reception. Program at 2:30 p.m.

Book sale and signing.

(Photo credit: Setsuko Winchester)