NewsOrdinary Girls
In this webinar, recorded May 19 2020, author Jaquira Díaz discusses her memoir, Ordinary Girls with Sharon Harrigan. “Every once in a while, a truly electric debut memoir comes along, …
NewsThe Dark Matter of Mona Starr
In this webinar, recorded May 14 2020, author and illustrator Laura Lee Gulledge discusses her new graphic novel, The Dark Matter of Mona Starr, with Amber Loyacano. “Heartfelt, emotionally vulnerable, …
NewsThe Mindfulness Room
In this webinar, recorded May 12 2020, Amanda Lynch, author of The Mindfulness Room, and Mack McLellan, Jr., talk about self-care, mindfulness, and restorative justice—for children and adults alike. “Guided …
NewsA Good Provider is One Who Leaves
In this webinar recorded on May 7 2020, author Jason DeParle discusses his newest book, A Good Provider is One Who Leaves: Family and Migration in the 21st Century, with …
NewsDeb Olin Unferth and Jeff VanderMeer
In her latest, Deb Olin Unferth (Barn 8) wryly takes on animal activism with a heist at a chicken farm. Jeff VanderMeer (Dead Astronauts), in his signature cli-fi style, builds a world in the …
NewsHow To Research Women Like a Historical Novelist
Are you researching a female ancestor or historical figure?Are you gathering facts or is there more to the story? In this webinar, recorded April 23, 2020, author and Virginia Humanities …
NewsOne Night Gone
In this webinar, recorded April 30, 2020, mystery novelist Tara Laskowski discusses her first novel, One Night Gone, with Meredith Cole. “A subtly but relentlessly unsettling novel.” —Tana French, author …
NewsCool Town
In this webinar, recorded April 28, 2020, author Grace Hale discusses her newest book, Cool Town: How Athens, Georgia, Launched Alternative Music and Changed American Culture, with Karl Hagstrom Miller. …
NewsThe Third Rainbow Girl
In this webinar Emma Copley Eisenberg discusses her acclaimed debut nonfiction book, The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia, in conversation with Allison Wright. …
NewsHow to Build a Heart
Join freelance writer, essayist, and author of young adult novels, Maria Padian, for a closer look at her award-winning work and latest book for young readers, How to Build a …
NewsHumanity in the Time of Coronavirus
The following was published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch opinion section on April 13, 2020. By Matthew Gibson Several winters ago, my wife and I formed a book club we dubbed …
EventLulu Miller Virtual Book Launch Party
We were thrilled to hear that the book Lulu Miller worked on while a residential fellow with us is launching on Tuesday April 14th. Since we’re all quarantined at home, …
