Author Talk: Priya Parmar, "The Original"

Join us at the Ridgefield Library on Tuesday, May 5th, at 7:00 pm when we welcome author Priya Parmar to discuss her new novel, The Original. Please register.

When young Katharine Hepburn loses her beloved brother, she makes two decisions: she will become famous, and she will never let anyone hurt her again. Leaving home at twenty-one to pursue an acting career, Kate is lured to Hollywood. Los Angeles in the early 1930s is a town full of secrets, and Kate has plenty to hide. Soon she is scooped into the studio system and launched as a star—but stars must play by the rules and Kate, brilliant, bisexual and strong-willed, refuses to conform.

Priya Parmar, author of the New York Times Notable Book, Vanessa and Her Sister, has created a propulsive, emotionally charged novel exploring the cost of fame. With sharp prose and unforgettable characters, The Original is a story of love, aspiration, and the price of living authentically.

Author Suzanne Nelson will converse with Priya Parmar, and Books on the Common will have copies for purchase and signing.