Susan Larson talks with Stephanie Soileau about her novel, Should the Waters Take us.
Here’s what’s on tap in the literary life this week:
Mixologist Elizabeth Pearce will discuss a classic cocktail, the Sidecar, and Chef Nora Wetzel will focus on an easy recipe for chocolate mousse, at two food demonstrations at two different libraries – one on each bank of the river.
These events will occur at the following dates and times:
· 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 14 – West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey.
· 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, - East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.
(Free of charge and are open to the public. Patrons younger than 21 years of age will not be served alcohol.)
Ocean Vuong appears in conversation with E.M. Tran to discuss “The Emperor of Gladness,” new in paperback, Thursday, July 16, at 6 p.m. at Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Blvd. Sponsored by Baldwin & Co., this is a ticketed event. Tickets at Eventbrite.
Stephanie Soileau discusses and signs “Should the Waters Take Us,” Monday, July 20, at 6 p.m. at Garden District Book Shop. This is a ticketed event.
The East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Avenue in Metairie, will hold a warehouse and puzzle sale, Saturday, July 25, from 9 am to 2 pm, or until sold out. Proceeds benefit the Jefferson Parish Library System. Boxes of CDs, DVDs, children's books, cookbooks, romance, and regular fiction (paperback and hardback). DVDs will be sold by the box. No checks.
