Bellow Centennial Slam

saul bellow literary event nycCelebrating Saul Bellow’s 100th Birthday with Readings and Reminiscences

Saul Bellow would have turned a hundred on June 10th. In celebration of the writer and his work, Viking and Penguin Books, whose history with Bellow goes back over 65 years, is hosting a Bellow Centennial Slam. Writers and editors will honor him by reading from his works and sharing stories, memories and inspiration. Penguin Books also turns 80 this year and is thrilled to kick off this banner year by paying homage to one of the twentieth century’s greatest writers. With Alan Cheuse, Adam Kirsch, Deborah Treisman, A.M. Holmes, Colum McCann, Adam Santlofer, Nicole Krauss, Beena Kamlani and more to be announced. With a special musical performance, refreshments generously provided by Viking and Penguin Books and books for sale from our friends at Greenlight Bookstore.











When: Wed., Jun. 10, 2015 at 7:00 pm
Where: Housing Works Bookstore Cafe
126 Crosby St.
212-966-0466
Price: Free
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saul bellow literary event nycCelebrating Saul Bellow’s 100th Birthday with Readings and Reminiscences

Saul Bellow would have turned a hundred on June 10th. In celebration of the writer and his work, Viking and Penguin Books, whose history with Bellow goes back over 65 years, is hosting a Bellow Centennial Slam. Writers and editors will honor him by reading from his works and sharing stories, memories and inspiration. Penguin Books also turns 80 this year and is thrilled to kick off this banner year by paying homage to one of the twentieth century’s greatest writers. With Alan Cheuse, Adam Kirsch, Deborah Treisman, A.M. Holmes, Colum McCann, Adam Santlofer, Nicole Krauss, Beena Kamlani and more to be announced. With a special musical performance, refreshments generously provided by Viking and Penguin Books and books for sale from our friends at Greenlight Bookstore.

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