New books from the authors of The Book of Ruth and The Beauty of Your Face take center stage in this exploration of the novelist’s craft. Jane Hamilton discusses her new coming-of-age novel The Phoebe Variations, while Sahar Mustafah shares insights into her new novel The Slightest Green. Moderated by journalist and author Arionne Nettles.

These writers will be signing in the outdoor space on State Street, by the main entrance to the library.