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TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022 7pm–8:30pm – In Person Book Launch! “Ocean State” by Stewart O’Nan @ White Whale Bookstore

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In Person Book Launch!

“Ocean State” by Stewart O’Nan
Tuesday March 15, 2022 7pm – 8:30pm

White Whale Bookstore
4754 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224

White Whale is so excited to welcome Stewart O’Nan back to the store for the launch of his latest novel: Ocean State! Our booksellers are already raving about it, so make sure you add this event to your calendar and come on out to celebrate.

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1/20/20 7PM: Writers in Paradise Reading

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Eckerd College’s Writers in Paradise presents a series of readings by conference faculty and guests. All readings are followed by book signings, with books available for sale. Readings are free and open to the public; they take place in Miller Auditorium on the Eckerd College campus, 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. (727) 386-2264. writersinparadise.com.

    • 8 p.m. Saturday: Keynote speaker Dani Shapiro (Inheritance), Q&A with Les Standiford
    • 7 p.m. Sunday: Ann Hood (Kitchen Yarns) and Sterling Watson (The Committee)
    • 7 p.m. Monday: Ashley M. Jones (dark//thing), Michael Koryta (If She Wakes) and Stewart O’Nan (Henry, Himself)
    • 7 p.m. Tuesday: Andre Dubus III (Gone So Long) and Stephanie Elizondo Griest (All the Agents and Saints: Dispatches from the U.S. Borderlands)

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9/20/2019 7pm: Reading and Q&A – Tom Bennitt (Burning Under) and Stewart O’Nan

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Reading and Q&A: Tom Bennitt (Burning Under) and Stewart O’Nan
Friday, September 20, 2019
7:00 PM 9:00 PM
4754 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA, 15224

Join us as we welcome Tom Bennitt to the store in conversation with local author Stewart O’Nan! Bennitt is the author of Burning Under (2018, Stephen F. Austin University Press). A stunning literary thriller, Burning Under captures the grit and character of a Rustbelt mining town in southwestern Pennsylvania following the aftermath of a deadly coal mine explosion.

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6/27/2019 5:30pm: Hartford Circus Fire Reception with Stewart O’Nan @ Hartford Public Library

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Hartford Circus Fire Reception with Stewart O’Nan

Meet Stewart O’Nan, the author of The Circus Fire: A True Story of an American Tragedy, at the Hartford Circus Fire Remembrance Reception to benefit the library. Limited number of tickets available. Light refreshments will be served.

Event Details:
Remembrance Reception
Thursday, June 27, 2019
5:30-6:30 PM
Hartford History Center
(3rd Floor, Downtown Library)

Public program, 7:00-8:00 PM,
in the Center for Contemporary Culture

Join us for a conversation about the Hartford Circus Fire with author Stewart O’Nan, HPL CEO Bridget Quinn-Carey, and survivor Nancy R. Savin following the reception. This event will be held from 7-8 pm in the Center for Contemporary Culture and is free and open to the public.


The Circus Fire book will be available for sale and signing following the public event.

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