Events

  A surprise bestseller in two countries, The Elegance of the Hedgehog has now taken both France and the U.S. by storm. Telling the intersecting tales of an overly educated Parisian concierge and the precocious girl who lives in her building, this book casually mixes musings on art, philosophy, and pop culture into a taut story. Get ready to dig into some deep thoughts and find out more about this author who's becoming a sensation in the U.S.   Join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM in the bookstore for spirited conversation about some of the newest writing hitting the U.S. from all over the globe. No foreign language knowledge necessary and no continental savvy required (but will be appreciated!)  -- just bring your desire to read some excellent new books, hand-selected for you by the Booksmith's knowledgeable booksellers. You'll also meet some great new people (including Scott Esposito and Annie Janusch, who will guide each monthly conversation. Scott and Annie's work with both The Quarterly Conversation and the Center for the Art of Translation keeps them apprised on a day-to-day basis of what's new in world lit, and they're excited to act as your "interpreters" through these uncharted literary landscapes) and chat with them about the best new fiction from around the world.