With her newly published novel “Leaving” one of Oprah’s most anticipated books of 2024, Roxana Robinson is making the rounds and gathering praise once again. The award-winning author of six novels and three short story collections will speak at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Saturday, March 16 at 2 pm. The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library is sponsoring the event and will welcome Ms. Robinson on her return visit with a reception and remarks by President Kathleen Sites. The public is invited to attend.
“Her last visit to the library filled the room, and she was a wonderful speaker,” offered Susan Pizzolato, Interim Library Director. “Everyone got to ask their questions about her books and writing process. Roxana is very entertaining as well as being an engaging reader of her work. I’ve read “Leaving” and I think it will be very appealing to our patrons.”
Author of “Horse,” Geraldine Brooks said of “Leaving” [it is} a searing interrogation of honor and passion. It dissects the hidden cost of the choices we make, and the consequences with which we must endeavor to live.”
Robinson’s fiction has appeared in The New Yorker, Atlantic, Harper’s and other publications. She lives in New York City and Connecticut, spends as much time as she can in Maine and teaches in the MFA program at Hunter College. During the pandemic, she taught novels online to benefit her local library in Connecticut.
Copies of “Leaving” will be available for purchase at the reception, and Robinson will be there to sign copies. The audience is encouraged to register in advance, though walk-ins are welcome, space permitting. Call the library at 508-758-4171 circulation desk, or email spizzolato@sailsinc.org.