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SUMMARY:An Evening with Cultural Fellow Elizabeth Gilbert
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Purchase Tickets” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhost.nxt.blackbaud.com%2Fregistration-form%2F%3FformId%3Df7f03527-adad-46d6-a81c-6c62174ef640%26envId%3Dp-Dm_SN_kaVE6HLULDUnPr0g%26zone%3Deur|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]From her early career as a journalist to the global phenomenon of Eat Pray Love and her influential reflections on creativity in Big Magic\, Elizabeth Gilbert has shaped how millions of readers think about living authentically. In this wide-ranging conversation\, Gilbert discusses her new memoir\, All the Way to the River\, alongside the themes that run through her work—love and obsession\, freedom and responsibility\, devotion and self-reinvention. Join us for an intimate evening with Gilbert\, the Library’s Spring 2026 Cultural Fellow\, as she offers a candid look at a career defined by curiosity\, risk\, and hard-won wisdom. This conversation will be moderated by Rachel Donadio\, Curator of Cultural Programs. \nAbout the speakers: \nElizabeth Gilbert is the bestselling author of novels and nonfiction that explore creativity\, spirituality\, and love with intelligence\, wit\, and irresistible warmth. Her memoir Eat Pray Love was a #1 New York Times bestseller translated into more than 30 languages and adapted into a major film starring Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem. Beginning her career as a magazine journalist\, Gilbert went on to write several bestselling books\, including Committed: A Love Story and Big Magic. Her books have sold more than 25 million copies worldwide. She has also earned major critical recognition\, including finalist honors for the National Magazine Award and the National Book Award for The Last American Man. With over 21 million views\, her TED Talk on creativity is among the most viewed of all time. She is the founder of The Onward Book Club and writes the Substack newsletter Letters from Love. All the Way to the River is Gilbert’s first non-fiction book in a decade.  \nRachel Donadio\, the Library’s Curator of Cultural Programs\, is a Paris-based writer\, journalist and critic\, a contributing writer for the Atlantic\, a regular contributor to the New York Review of Books and a former European Culture Correspondent and Rome Bureau Chief of the New York Times.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Important information: The discussion will be available in-person only. Please note\, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. \nAutographed copies of All the Way to the River will be available in English and French (published by Calmann-Lévy) for purchase. Please note that the event will not be followed by a book signing. \n\n18:40-19:00 – Doors open & check-in\n19:00-20:00 – Event begins\n20:00-20:30 – Book sale\n\nAttendance at this event constitutes permission for your photograph or video to be taken at the event and used by the American Library in Paris for marketing\, promotional\, pedagogical\, or other purposes.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1758032823591{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #9e0143 !important;}”] \nEvenings with an Author are free and open to the public (with a 10€ suggested donation)\nthanks to the generous support of GRoW @ Annenberg.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/gilbert26/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Adults,Evenings with an Author,General,Ways of Seeing
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SUMMARY:After Nations with Rana Dasgupta and Martin Gelin
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”RSVP Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhost.nxt.blackbaud.com%2Fregistration-form%2F%3FformId%3D7a5768fc-6eda-4581-9115-31efbb69581d%26envId%3Dp-Dm_SN_kaVE6HLULDUnPr0g%26zone%3Deur|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Zoom Link” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F83100471028|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]As liberal democracies falter and new global powers rise\, prizewinning writer Rana Dasgupta and author and journalist Martin Gelin join us to discuss After Nations: The Making and Unmaking of a World Order\, Dasgupta’s sweeping history of how the modern nation-state was formed—and why it may now be failing. Ranging from ancient empires to contemporary tech giants\, and the return of Chinese power\, the book traces how this political model was forged and how it may be coming apart. Together\, they’ll explore what comes next when political systems no longer provide security\, stability\, or a sense of belonging. \nAbout the speakers: \nRana Dasgupta is the author of two novels and a non-fiction portrait of twenty-first century Delhi. Dasgupta was a visiting fellow in the humanities at Princeton University and has taught as a visiting lecturer at Brown University. His essays have been published in the Guardian\, New Statesman\, and BBC.com\, and his writing has won the Windham Campbell Prize\, the Commonwealth Prize\, and the Ryszard Kapuściński Award. He lives in Delhi. \nMartin Gelin is a Swedish-American journalist and the author of seven books on American politics\, foreign affairs and culture. His latest book\, Rules of Attraction: Why Soft Power Matters in Hard Times\, will be published in English in 2026. He has written for the Guardian\, Foreign Policy\, Washington Post\, and New York Magazine. After two decades in New York\, he now lives in Paris\, where he is also the president of the Anglo-American Press Association\, the oldest foreign press organization in France.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Important information: The discussion will be available both online and in person. While the conversation will happen in person (the speakers will appear in the Reading Room)\, the Library will stream the conversation on Zoom for a live viewing experience. Both in-person and online attendees will be able to pose questions. \nAttendance at this event constitutes permission for your photograph or video to be taken at the event and used by the American Library in Paris for marketing\, promotional\, pedagogical\, or other purposes.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1758032823591{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #9e0143 !important;}”] \nEvenings with an Author are free and open to the public (with a 10€ suggested donation)\nthanks to the generous support of GRoW @ Annenberg.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/dasgupta26/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Adults,Evenings with an Author,General
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260212T210000
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SUMMARY:BBC World Book Club Live Recording with Laurent Binet
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”RSVP Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2Fworld-book-club-laurent-binet-hhhh-tickets-1981707491453%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for a special live recording of the BBC World Book Club at the Library\, featuring celebrated French novelist Laurent Binet. \nFirst published in 2010\, HHhH won the Prix Goncourt du Premier Roman and has been translated into more than 40 languages. In a boldly self-questioning narrative\, Laurent Binet places himself inside the story\, constantly interrogating his own choices as a writer and probing the fragile boundary between truth\, memory and our relationship with history. This daring approach has made HHhH a landmark of modern French literature\, acclaimed by readers and critics worldwide. \nWorld Book Club is presented by Harriett Gilbert\, who will lead the discussion and put questions to Laurent sent in by listeners from around the world\, alongside questions from you – our audience in the room. The event offers a rare opportunity to hear a major contemporary author connect directly with our international community of book lovers. \nThe conversation will be recorded in English for the BBC World Service.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Important information: This event is organized by the BBC World Service at the American Library in Paris. Book your spot and review the terms and conditions for audience participation here. \nFor any ticketing questions\, please contact the BBC World Book Club directly.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/bbcworldbookclub/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Adults,Evenings with an Author,General,Ways of Seeing
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SUMMARY:Open House at the Library - Discover\, Celebrate\, Support!
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nNo RSVP needed! Join us at any time during 15h00 – 18h00.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=””] \nYou’re warmly invited to a free Open House at the American Library in Paris on Tuesday 2 December from 15h to 18h. \nThe Library will be open to all: bring friends\, family\, neighbors\, and anyone curious about our welcoming home for readers and thinkers. \nPop into the Florence Gould Reading Room anytime between 15h to 18h to: \n\n\nUncover hidden treasures from our Archives and hear fascinating stories from the Library’s colorful past \n\n\nExplore our Children’s and Teens’ collections and activities \n\n\nVisit our “Geek Corner” for board games and graphic novels \n\n\nGet personalized help navigating our digital treasures (ebooks\, audiobooks\, and research databases) \n\n\nDiscover exclusive donor events like our annual Book Award and Gala\, and learn how your support brings them to life \n\n\nFind out how to volunteer and join our vibrant community \n\n\nWhy This Matters \nAs an independent\, non-profit organization since 1920\, the Library thrives solely due to the generosity and passion of our community. This Open House is your chance to see what we’re all about and discover the many ways you can be part of our story. \nGiving Tuesday Challenge \nThis fall\, we’ve set an ambitious goal: reach 100 donors by year’s end. If you’d like to support the Library during your visit\, we’ll have a donation station in the Reading Room. Every gift—large or small—brings us closer to our goal and helps keep our doors open! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/openhouse2025/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Adults,General,Kids,Teens
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SUMMARY:Library is closed
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URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/library-is-closed-11/2023-07-16/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230516T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230516T213000
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SUMMARY:Word for Word 2023 at Théâtre Le Ranelagh (Paris 16)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Word for Word presents \nHome by George Saunders\nDirected by Sheila Balter \nTHIS EVENT IS OFF-SITE\, AT THÉÂTRE LE RANELAGH (5 Rue des Vignes\, 75016 Paris) \nHome is the story of Mikey\, a war veteran returning to a home that is increasingly cruel and absurd—and his quest for understanding and compassion. Saunders’ subtle yet absurdist humor brings a unique slant to otherwise dark topics. Home is directed by Word for Word core company member Sheila Balter. \nThis event requires advance registration. Please reserve your tickets below and bring your printed ticket to the show.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Tickets for HOME” style=”custom” custom_background=”#9e0143″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fword-for-word-presents-home-by-george-saunders-tickets-604802128447|target:_blank”][vc_column_text]This event is sponsored by the American Library in Paris\, the Fondation Jeannine Manuel\, and Word for Word Performing Arts Company. \nWORD FOR WORD Performing Arts Company performs short works of fiction in their entirety\, preserving the author’s voice and honoring her/his intent with exciting visuals and inventive staging. Founded in 1993 by Susan Harloe and JoAnne Winter\, Word for Word believes in the power of the short story to provide solace\, compassion\, and insight into our daily lives. In its vibrant history\, Word for Word has performed over 70 stories by some of the world’s best writers. Many of these stories have been performed in front of the authors themselves. \nGeorge Saunders is the author of twelve books\, including Lincoln in the Bardo\, which won the 2017 Man Booker Prize for best work of fiction in English\, and was a finalist for the Golden Man Booker. His stories have appeared regularly in the New Yorker since 1992. He has received MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellowships\, the PEN/Malamud Prize for excellence in the short story\, and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters\, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2013\, he was named one of the world’s 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine. \nAttendance at this event constitutes permission for your photograph or video to be taken at the event and used by the American Library in Paris for marketing\, promotional\, pedagogical\, or other purposes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/wfw/
LOCATION:Théâtre le Ranelagh\, 5 rue des Vignes\, Paris\, 75016\, France
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230413T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230413T203000
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SUMMARY:Moving Up to C.P. (in partnership with AAWE) (for parents and caregivers)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Library is pleased to present this panel discussion in partnership with the Association of American Women in Europe (AAWE). \nWithin the French education system\, the transition from maternelle (pre-school) to primaire  (primary school) is an exciting step for most children. The Cours Préparatoire (or CP) is the first year of primary school (primaire)\, when children begin their formal education and learn to write and develop their reading skills. Our panel discussion with professionals and parents will cover: what to consider when making choices about the best C.P. options for your child; what is available in Paris in terms of private and public schools and how to apply to them; developmental insights into this age group; and practical advice for helping your children thrive during this crucial step in their education. \nThe speakers will include: \nElaine Bowman: mom to two bilingual boys who were both born in France. She is currently the Campus Director of the Bilingual Montessori School Paris in the American Church of Paris and member of the AAWE Education Committee. \nJessica Lament: a multi-certified teacher and coach specialized in integrating diverse learners and instruction that maximize student engagement.  She is currently Vice President of SPRINT and co-founder of  School Partner Consulting. \nMichelle O’ Brien: is co-founder of A Good Start in France. She is a bi-national French/American born in Long Island N.Y who has lived and worked in many countries around the world and studied in both France and the US. She actively contributes to the social & educational Anglophone organizations in Paris helping new expatriates enjoy and benefit from their time in France. \nNancy Jochimek: began her career in New York\, before moving to Paris  where she is now a successful business woman. She is the mother of a bilingual son who has just moved up to C.P.  She did a great deal of research into the best option for her son and will be sharing how she chose her son’s program\, and why it was the best choice for him. \nSusan Zeitouni: is an Italian/American\, who was born and raised in Rome\, Italy.  She completed her university education in the U.S.\, and moved to Paris in 1981. She is married to a French national and raised her child in France. With her 26 years in the relocation industry she has extensive experience advising families from around the world on schooling choices for their children. She is the co-founder of A Good Start in Paris.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1678378836584{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]Important information: This event is free and open to the public (with a 10€ suggested donation). This event requires advance registration. Questions about collections and programs for children\, teens and families can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-marker” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSdRXynVQAPFJFllmWvJYCaSVdzbPBWd4QmHgBvu6zNF6pi6Cw%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dsf_link|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/moving-up-to-c-p-in-partnership-with-aawe-for-parents-and-caregivers/
LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230325T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230325T160000
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SUMMARY:The Stages of Reading Development (for parents and caregivers)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us for an afternoon discussion on reading and multilingualism. Dr. Allison Peck\, in interview with Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads\, will address how caregivers can help children strengthen reading skills at home\, what to look for as red flags in reading development for children\, how multilingualism plays into reading\, what it might look like for beginning readers in multiple languages simultaneously\, as well as what research-backed strategies and practices can be implemented at home to strengthen reading. The interview will be followed by an audience Q&A. \n  \nAbout Dr. Allison Peck: Dr. Allison Peck is currently the Chief Academic Officer at Neuhaus Education Center in Houston\, Texas. She holds certifications as a Certified Academic Language Therapist-Qualified Instructor\, Licensed Dyslexia Therapist for the state of Texas\, and a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist per the International Dyslexia Association. She is a special education\, general education\, and reading specialist teacher\, with her experience being in the public school (middle school) and private school (elementary) realms for the last 18 years. She started her journey in the field of education after her oldest child was diagnosed with dyslexia. Allison has a BA in Political Science\, an MLA in History\, and an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction. She completed her Ph.D. in Literacy at St. John’s University in New York.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1678280106646{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]Important information: This event is for Library members\, and advance registration is required. Attendees are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. Questions about collections and programs for children\, teens and families can be sent to the Library’s Children’s and Teens’ Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-marker” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeED3Isl2EnCiZgITe4hPjL8yMP1tkdg1nlxwTIYsYcYtRuLw%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dsf_link|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:The American Library in Paris
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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SUMMARY:Evenings with an Author: Michael Webber
DESCRIPTION:A global tour of energy–the builder of human civilization and also its greatest threat.\nEnergy is humanity’s single most important resource. In fact\, as energy expert Dr. Michael E. Webber argues in Power Trip\, the story of how societies rise can be told largely as the story of how they manage energy sources through time. In 2019\, as we face down growing demand for and accumulating environmental impacts from energy\, we are at a crossroads and the stakes are high. But history shows us that energy’s great value is that it allows societies to reinvent themselves. \nPower Trip explores how energy has transformed societies of the past and offers wisdom for today’s looming energy crisis. There is no magic bullet; energy advances always come with costs. Scientific innovation needs public support. Energy initiatives need to be tailored to individual societies. We must look for long-term solutions. Our current energy crisis is real\, but it is solvable. We have the power. \nMichael is based in Paris\, France where he serves as the Chief Science and Technology Officer at ENGIE\, a global energy & infrastructure services company. Michael is also the Josey Centennial Professor in Energy Resources at the University of Texas at Austin. His expertise spans research and education at the convergence of engineering\, policy\, and commercialization on topics related to innovation\, energy\, and the environment. His latest book Power Trip: the Story of Energy was published May 7\, 2019 by Basic Books with a 6-part companion series in development for PBS. His first book\, Thirst for Power: Energy\, Water and Human Survival\, addressed the connection between earth’s most valuable resources and offers a hopeful approach toward a sustainable future.
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/evenings-with-an-author-michael-webber/
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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SUMMARY:Evenings with an Author: Dana Thomas\, Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes
DESCRIPTION:An investigation into the damage wrought by the colossal clothing industry – and the grassroots\, high-tech\, international movement fighting to reform it by New York Times bestselling author and journalist Dana Thomas. \nIn Fashionopolis\, journalist Dana Thomas surveys the environmental and human cost of a globalized\, profit-hungry supply chain: sweatshop labour\, ecological degradation\, overconsumption\, waste and creative exhaustion. As awareness of the damage inflicted on the planet by globalisation and consumerism increases\, “Fashionopolis” investigates the way that the clothing industry has become environmentally and ethically unsustainable. \nBut Fashionopolis also documents renewal\, and how technology and purpose are changing how we buy and produce clothes: from 3D printing to clean denim processing\, from smart manufacturing to hyperlocalism\, from the creation of truly circular fabrics to lab-grown leather. We have all been casual about how we get dressed. Fashionopolis is the first comprehensive look at how to change. \nDana is the author of Gods and Kings and the New York Times bestseller Deluxe. She began her career writing for the Style section of The Washington Post\, and she has served as a cultural and fashion correspondent for Newsweek in Paris. She is a regular contributor to The New York Times Style section and has written for The New York Times Magazine\, The New Yorker\, The Wall Street Journal\, the Financial Times\, Vogue\, Harper’s Bazaar\, T: The New York Times Style Magazine\, and Architectural Digest. In 2016\, the French Minister of Culture named Dana a Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters. She lives in Paris. \nA book sale will follow the event\, with books provided by The Red Wheelbarrow Bookstore.
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/evenings-with-an-author-dana-thomas/
CATEGORIES:Adults,General
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