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Something special to look forward to on March 26, 2017, 1 pm:

Meet Pulitzer Prize winning humorist DAVE BARRY reading a Haggadah parody with his co-author, original Saturday Night Live writer and multiple award-winner ALAN ZWEIBEL; internationally acclaimed author of “Passages,” GAIL SHEEHY; author of the memoir “A Carlin Home Companion: Growing Up with George,” KELLY CARLIN; ; Long Island’s STEVEN GAINES, author of “Philistines at the Hedgerow” and his memoir, “One of These Things First”; best-selling novelist and author of “Cruel, Beautiful World” CAROLINE LEAVITT; New York Times bestselling author of three novels and editor of two anthologies, “The Bitch in the House” and “The Bitch is Back,” CATHI HANAUER; former David Letterman staffer and Emmy-nominated writer and novelist BILL SCHEFT; and back by popular demand, our emcee, Friars Club historian and writer, BARRY DOUGHERTY.

These are some of the books our incredible roster of authors have written.  Meet them all on March 26 at the Madison Theatre at Molloy Colege!  Buy tickets here.

Take a look at our amazing lineup …. and more to come!

We are thrilled to launch the Long Island LitFest Book Club, an Island-wide book club with author appearances at the book discussions, followed by book signings!  To be a part of one of these special events and discuss the book with the author, please register in advance.  Space is limited!   ADVANCE REGISTRATION: JUST SEND US AN EMAIL HERE.

BOOK:  Bobby Wonderful: An Imperfect Son Says Good-Bye

AUTHOR:   Bob Morris

DISCUSSION DATE:  July 26, 2016, 7 pm

LOCATION:  Book Revue, 313 New York Ave, Huntington, NY

About Bobby Wonderful:

His mother’s last word was his name. His father’s was “Wonderful.” Together they inspired the title for this true story of love and redemption.

Bob Morris was always the entertainer in his family, but not always a perfect son. When he finds his parents approaching the end of their lives, he begins to see his relationship to them in a whole new light and it changes his way of thinking.

How does an adult child with flaws and limitations figure out how to do his best for his ailing parents while still carrying on and enjoying his own life? And when their final days on earth come, how can he give them the best possible end?

In the tradition of bestselling memoirs by Christopher Buckley, Joan Didion, and with a dash of David Sedaris, BOBBY WONDERFUL recounts two poignant deaths and one family’s struggle to find the silver lining in them. As accessible as he is insightful, Bob Morris infuses each moment of his profound emotional journey with dark comedy, spiritual inquiry and brutally honest self-examination.  This is a little book. But it captures a big and universal experience.

About the Author:

Bob Morris is the author of the memoirs Bobby Wonderful and Assisted Loving, which received honors from the American Library Association, Lambda Literary Awards and was a New York Times Editor’s Choice.  He also collaborated with actress Diahann Carroll on her award-winning memoir, The Legs Are the Last to Go.  His picture books include Crispin the Terrible, Delia at the Delano and The Blue Jean.  A frequent contributor to the New York Times Styles section and other publications including Elle, New York, Avenue and Town and Country, he has also been a commentator on NPR’s All Things Considered.  His plays, including The Reluctant Wingman premiering at Capitol Rep in 2017, have been produced off Broadway.  He is a graduate of Brown University with a Masters in Creative Writing from Stony Brook Southampton.

Note:  Book Revue offers a 20% discount on this book purchase. Be sure to mention Long Island LitFest Book Club.

We look forward to reading with you!

We are thrilled to launch the Long Island LitFest Book Club, an Island-wide book club with author appearances at the book discussions, followed by book signings!  To be a part of one of these events and discuss the book with the author, please register in advance.  Space is limited! ADVANCE REGISTRATION: JUST SEND US AN EMAIL HERE.

BOOK:  The Dinner Party

AUTHOR:   Brenda Janowitz

DISCUSSION DATE:  June 12, 2016, 2 pm

LOCATION:  Barnes & Noble, 4000 East Jericho Turnpike, East Northport, NY

About The Dinner Party:

This Passover Seder is not just any Passover Seder. Yes, there will be a quick service and then a festive meal afterwards, but this night is different from all other nights. This will be the night the Golds of Greenwich meet the Rothschilds of New York City.

The Rothschilds are the stuff of legends. They control banks, own vineyards in Napa, diamond mines in Africa, and even an organic farm somewhere in the Midwest that produces the most popular Romaine lettuce consumed in this country. And now, Sylvia Gold’s daughter is dating one of them.

When Sylvia finds out that her youngest of three is going to bring her new boyfriend to the Seder, she’s giddy. When she finds out that his parents are coming, too, she darn near faints. Making a good impression is all she thinks about. Well, almost. She still has to consider her other daughter, Sarah, who’ll be coming with her less than appropriate beau and his overly dramatic Italian mother. But the drama won’t stop there. Because despite the food and the wine, despite the new linen and the fresh flowers, the holidays are about family. Long forgotten memories come to the surface. Old grievances play out. And Sylvia Gold has to learn how to let her family go.

About the Author:

Brenda Janowitz is the author of five novels, including THE DINNER PARTY. Her work has also appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, and Salon. She lives on Long Island with her family.

Note:  Barnes & Noble Members receive a 10% discount on the book purchase.

We look forward to reading with you!