EventEvicted: An Evening with Matthew Desmond
MacArthur “Genius” and Princeton sociologist Matthew Desmond (Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City) discusses his book and his work on housing access and affordability as well as broader, …
EventSHELF LIFE: The Shadow King with Maaza Mengiste and Jill Bialosky
Author Maaza Mengiste discusses her latest novel, The Shadow King, which was shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize, with her editor, Jill Bialosky.
EventWhen My Time Comes and Discussion with Diane Rehm
Peabody-award winner Diane Rehm offers a moving and informative examination of the right to die movement and the facts and the misinformation surrounding this controversial practice…
EventSHELF LIFE: Monument Lab and Creative Speculations Where You Live: Paul Farber in conversation with Justin Reid
Paul Farber (Monument Lab: Creative Speculations for Philadelphia) discusses his work as a co-founder of The Monument Lab, which works with community members to reimagine public spaces through stories of social justice and equity…
BlogShelf Life in September
In September, you’ll have the chance to hear from acclaimed novelists and journalists, as well as an ethnobotanist and a handful of talking lemurs…
EventSHELF LIFE: Does Good Exist? Maggie Paxson on The Plateau
Maggie Paxson discusses her memoir, The Plateau, which blends anthropology, history, and personal introspection to delve deeply into philosophical and moral issues; with Bella Stander.
EventSHELF LIFE: The Kinship of Plants and People—Enrique Salmón on Iwígara
Join ethnobotanist Enrique Salmón as he discusses his new book, Iwígara: The Kinship of Plants and People, with Lilia Fuquen.
EventSHELF LIFE: The New American with Micheline Aharonian Marcom
Micheline Aharonian Marcom discusses her latest novel, The New American, with Catalina Esguerra
EventSHELF LIFE: Race for Profit with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
Join professor Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor as she discusses her highly-acclaimed Race for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownership, in conversation with Andrew Kahrl.
EventSHELF LIFE: We’re Going to Be O.K. with Dr. Leigh-Ann Webb & Ashleigh Webb
Join co-author Dr. Leigh-Ann Webb and illustrator Ashleigh Webb as they discuss We’re Going to Be O.K., their picture book about staying healthy during COVID-19 as well as mental health support designed for young children (ages 5-9), in conversation with Mack McLellan.
EventSHELF LIFE: Before We Forget with Lyall Harris and Patricia Silva
Lyall Harris and Patricia Silva will discuss Patricia’s 2020 pandemic project Before We Forget, hand-bound journals with writing prompts aimed at remembering this unprecedented time.
