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Join us for the first event in our new Online Author Series. Enjoy an evening with New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi as she discusses her books, "The Henna Artist" and "The Secret Keeper of Jaipur." Adults. Please register to get a link. A recording will also be available for later viewing.
Join us for the first event in our new Online Author Series. Enjoy an evening with New York Times bestselling author and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Alka Joshi as she discusses her books, "The Henna Artist" and "The Secret Keeper of Jaipur."
Alka Joshi was born in India and immigrated to the US when she was nine years old. She published her debut novel, "The Henna Artist," at the age of 62. "The Henna Artist" transports readers back to 1950s India and follows Lakshmi Shastri, a skilled henna artist and herbalist. While working for Jaipur’s elite, Lakshmi hides an abusive marriage she ran away from 13 years ago. Unfortunately, her husband finds her and appears with a sister Lakshmi knew nothing about. Lakshmi’s well-thought-out future is severely disrupted.
In this online interview, Joshi will share her inspirations for her work, how her mother’s life story has influenced her writing, what it’s been like working on creating a Netflix series based on her books and answer questions from the audience.
Register to receive a link for viewing this online event.
This event is part of DBRL's Online Author Series, supported by David Lile honorarium funds. A recording will also be available for later viewing on the author series site.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |
TAGS: | Online Author Series | Book Discussion |
Please note that this program is taking place online or via broadcast rather than at a physical location. Please see the event description for details on where to view or tune in.
