Geraldine Brooks @ The J – The Art of the Historical Novel: Making Fiction from Fact

Winner of the 2025 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction, New York
Times bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author **Geraldine Brooks**
masterfully blends historical research with compelling storytelling in her
acclaimed novels including _March_ , _People of the Book_ , and _Horse_. In
this engaging talk drawing from her work, she explores the delicate balance
between fact and fiction, sharing her process for transforming real events and
historical figures into immersive narratives. Book signing following talk.
_For more information on Speaker, please visit www.prhspeakers.com. _

**Pre-registration required.**

**In-person at The J** ticketed event $18; Enjoy 20% off select author books
when purchasing with ticket.

Dessert reception following talk provided by Jewish Women’s Foundation.

**Platinum Book Sponsor:** Sarah Gottlieb

**Silver Book Sponsors:** Henry & Delia Meyers Library; Jewish Women’s
Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit

Organized by: The Detroit Jewish Book Fair, The J, Henry & Delia Meyers
Library

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