Newburyport Literary Festival Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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Newburyport Literary Festival on XAnnual Book Festival to Promote Reading for a Lifetime. April 28-29 Downtown Newburyport & April 30 Online.

As It Turns Out: Thinking about Edie and Andy
Alice Sedgwick WohlAlice Sedgwick Wohl, “As it Turns Out: Thinking About Edie and Andy,” writes about Edie Sedgwick—best known as Andy Warhol’s muse—as only a sister can. Join the author in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Megan Marshall on Saturday, April 29 at 1:00PM in #NBPT! https://t.co/7L9QlT8dWC
Paperback, 2023
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Sam: A Read with Jenna Pick
Allegra GoodmanAuthor Spotlight: Allegra Goodman We are pleased to welcome a new author to the #nbptlitfest this year, Allegra Goodman—who will join us virtually on Sunday, April 30 for a conversation about her newly released book, “Sam.” https://t.co/vfMrhEvkxg
Paperback, 2023
$19.00Member price:$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim
Patricia ParkWho doesn’t remember the trauma of trying to fit in in high school? Magnify that by 100, and you might end up with something like "Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim." Patricia Park’s debut YA novel! Join the author in conversation with Natalia Martinez 4/29 https://t.co/1Nqx2CQZFS
Paperback, 2024
$11.99Member price:$5.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
ADA and the Galaxies
Alan LightmanAuthor Spotlight: Alan Lightman Joining us in person on Saturday, April 28 to discuss his most recent children's books “Ada and the Galaxies” (2022), and “Isabel and the Invisible World”(2023). #dontmissout #newburyport #womeninstem https://t.co/3L3Dzf3Sy6
Hardcover, 2021
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Better Than We Found It: Conversations to Help Save the World
Frederick JosephJust added!! "Better Than We Found It: Conversations to Help Save the World," by Porsche Joseph and Frederick Joseph, explores issues such as gun violence, indigenous land theft, climate change, and more. Join us at 4pm on Saturday, April 29 at Firehouse Center for the Arts! https://t.co/bUwe4VaEnW
Hardcover, 2022
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book