This event is in the past.It took place on April 24, 2026 at Kepler's Books.




What makes a novel outlive its era? Author Elizabeth Rosner and critic John McMurtrie trade insights on literary endurance, sparked by the 25th anniversary of her debut novel. Come ready to rethink your reading list.
Literary discussion
Author talk
Book lovers
Thought-provoking
Tips
📧email for free tickets if cost is a barrier
📚celebrating 70 years as an indie bookstore
🌟staff picks will expand your reading list
From Bestseller to Classic: What Makes a Book Endure?
Menlo Park




What makes a novel outlive its era? Author Elizabeth Rosner and critic John McMurtrie trade insights on literary endurance, sparked by the 25th anniversary of her debut novel. Come ready to rethink your reading list.
Literary discussion
Author talk
Book lovers
Thought-provoking
Tips
📧email for free tickets if cost is a barrier
📚celebrating 70 years as an indie bookstore
🌟staff picks will expand your reading list
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