Maxine Cushing Gray Distinguished Writer Lecture: Susan Orlean

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020

6 p.m.

Free
Livestream

Join Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Libraries for a lively webinar with renowned author and the 2020 Maxine Cushing Gray Fellowship recipient,ÌýSusan Orlean. A Staff writer for The New Yorker, Orlean is the author of many books, including The Library Book,ÌýThe Orchid Thief,ÌýRin Tin Tine: The Life and the LegendÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýSaturday Night. Orlean will discuss The Library Book, her writing style and the role of libraries in her life and writing. She will be interviewed by Maria Semple, a Seattle local,ÌýNew York Times bestselling author, and screenwriter.

Susan Orlean, Bestselling Author

Susan Orlean, is a journalist and bestselling author of many books, including “The Library Book,� “The Orchid Thief,� “Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend,� and “Saturday Night.� Susan has been named the 2020-2021 Maxine Cushing Gray Endowed Libraries Visiting Writers Fellow.

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