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SUMMARY:Winter Words with Lily King
DESCRIPTION:Join acclaimed author Lily King (“Writers & Lovers\,” “Euphoria”) as she discusses her latest novel\, “Heart the Lover\,” an instant New York Times bestseller. Written with the superb wit and emotional sensitivity fans of King have come to adore\, “Heart the Lover” is a deeply moving story that celebrates love\, friendship and the transformative nature of forgiveness. The novel is King at her very best\, affirming her as an astute chronicler of the human experience and one of the finest novelists at work today. \nModerated by Mitzi Rapkin \nAbout the Author \n\n\n\nLily King is the award-winning author of six novels\, including most recently\, “Heart the Lover.” She has also published a collection of short stories\, “Five Tuesdays in Winter.” Her 2020 novel\, “Writers & Lovers\,” won the New England Society Book Awards and was a New York Times Notable Book and chosen as a top-10 best book of 2020 by The Washington Post\, NPR\, People Magazine and The Los Angeles Times. Her 2014 novel\, “Euphoria\,” won the Kirkus Award\, the New England Book Award and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Award. “Euphoria” was named one of the 10 Best Books of 2014 by The New York Times Book Review. It was included in TIME’s Top 10 Fiction Books of 2014\, as well as on Amazon\, NPR\, Entertainment Weekly\, Publishers Weekly and Salon’s Best Books of 2014.
URL:https://www.aspenwords.org/events/winter-words-lily-king-2026/
LOCATION:Paepcke Auditorium\, 1000 N 3rd St.\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Winter Words
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SUMMARY:Winter Words with Tara Roberts
DESCRIPTION:Adventurer and storyteller Tara Roberts will discuss her searing memoir\, “Written in the Waters\,” which recounts her epic journey to trace the global slave trade across the Atlantic Ocean. Roberts\, a National Geographic Explorer in Residence\, spent years diving with and telling stories about a group of Black scuba divers searching for slave shipwrecks around the world. For fans of Cheryl Strayed’s “Wild” and Jesmyn Ward’s “Men We Reaped\,” Roberts’ memoir is a powerful blend of personal and cultural history.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Author \n\n\n\n\nTara Roberts follows\, dives with and tells stories about Black scuba divers as they search for and help document slave shipwrecks around the world. Her journey was turned into an award-winning National Geographic-produced podcast called “Into the Depths.” Tara became the first Black female explorer ever to be featured on the cover of the magazine and was named the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year. Currently\, Tara is an Explorer in Residence at Nat Geo. She is the author of “Written in the Waters: A Memoir of History\, Home and Belonging.” Tara is also a former magazine editor and indie publisher\, a nonprofit communications director and editor of several nonfiction books for girls. She calls Atlanta home but loves to hit the road. Her motto is: have suitcase\, will travel.
URL:https://www.aspenwords.org/events/winter-words-tara-roberts-2026/
LOCATION:TACAW\, 400 Robinson St.\, Basalt\, CO\, 81621
CATEGORIES:Winter Words
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SUMMARY:Aspen Writers Network Third Thursday Meeting: Integrating Romance Into Your Story of Any Genre – By Elizabeth Boyle
DESCRIPTION:Aspen Writers Network Third Thursday Meeting: Integrating Romance Into Your Story of Any Genre – By Elizabeth Boyle \nFebruary 19 | Bonfire Coffee (433 Main St\, Carbondale) | 6:30 to 8:30 PM \nBecome an Aspen Writers Network member today! \nIncluding romance in your story without it feeling forced or sounding clunky can seem difficult and even terrifying for non-romance writers. During the next AWN meeting\, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Elizabeth Boyle will share guidance on this complex issue. Come learn how to make your romance elements both natural and compelling.  \nElizabeth Boyle is an award-winning\, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 25 novels\, as well as a respected writing teacher. Her debut novel\, “Brazen Angel”\, won the prestigious Romance Writers of America RITA® award. Romance Times gave their coveted Reviewer’s Choice award to “No Marriage of Convenience”\, “Mad About the Duke”\, and “The Viscount Who Lived Down the Lane”. “Stealing the Bride” and “Love Letters from a Duke” have made Booklist’s annual Top Ten Romance lists. https://elizabethboyle.com/ \nUpcoming Third Thursday Meetings  \nMarch 19 and April 16
URL:https://www.aspenwords.org/events/aspen-writers-network-third-thursday-meeting-integrating-romance-into-your-story-of-any-genre-by-elizabeth-boyle/
LOCATION:Colorado
CATEGORIES:Aspen Writers' Network
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SUMMARY:Presented by Friends of Aspen Words:  Adam Gopnik’s Talk Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Theater Aspen presents: Adam Gopnik’s Talk Therapy \nSaturday\, February 28\, 6:30pm | Paepcke Auditorium \nAn Evening with Adam Gopnik You Didn’t Know You Needed \n\n\nBest known as an acclaimed writer for The New Yorker\, Adam Gopnik has spent more than three decades crafting essays\, memoirs\, and cultural criticism. The bestselling author of Paris to the Moon and The Real Work\, Gopnik now turns his sharp eye and signature wit to the stage.  \nJoin us for an intimate\, one-night-only performance of his brand-new one-man show\, Talk Therapy.  \nIn this revealing and deeply personal piece\, Gopnik reflects on his early years as a young writer finding his footing in the wilds of New York City—and the mentors\, friendships\, and formative encounters that shaped his path.  \n\n\n\n\nTickets \nStandard Seating: $65 \nPremium Seating (Assigned) – $95\nincludes premium assigned seating in Paepcke Auditorium \nRun Time for each performance is 70 minutes. Doors: 6:00pm | Show 6:30pm \nOnline sales end 5:00pm day of performance\, tickets may be available for purchase at the door.  \nPurchase tickets and learn more here!
URL:https://www.aspenwords.org/events/presented-by-friends-of-aspen-words-adam-gopniks-talk-therapy/
LOCATION:Colorado
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