Program Type:
Authors & LecturesAge Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on March 12, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Program Description
Event Details
Please join us for a conversation between bestselling authors Allison Pataki and Deborah Goodrich Royce. They will discuss their new books, It Girl and Best Boy, respectively.
About the Books
It Girl is a breathtaking ride inspired by a singular artist and icon who captured the collective imagination of American society. She is an unforgettable leading lady, a heroine who must find the power to change not only the world around her but her own destiny.
Best Boy is a a gripping psychological thriller, that teeters on the knife-edge of memory and identity when the arrival of a shocking letter threatens the carefully constructed life of a woman desperate to outrun her past.
About the Authors
Allison Pataki is the multiple New York Times bestselling author of 11 books of historical fiction, children's books and memoir, including the instant bestseller The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post and the critically acclaimed Finding Margaret Fuller. Her novels have been selected by the “TODAY” show, “Good Morning America,” PBS Books, Entertainment Weekly, CBS News, PEOPLE, Town & Country and other outlets as favorite and featured titles. A former news writer and producer, Pataki has written for The New York Times, ABC News, The Huffington Post, USA Today, Fox News and more. She graduated Cum Laude from Yale University with a major in English and is a member of The Historical Novel Society and a certified Yoga instructor.
Deborah Goodrich Royce's thrillers examine puzzles of identity. Reef Road, a national bestseller, was named one of the best books of 2023 by Kirkus Reviews and an Indie Next pick by the American Booksellers' Association. At the Ocean House Author Series, a salon-style conversation that Deborah hosts, Deborah interviews writers ranging from Katie Couric to Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. She began her career as an actress on All My Children and story editor at Miramax Films. Deborah holds a BA in modern foreign languages and two honorary doctorates of humane letters from Lake Erie College and the University of Rhode Island.
Elm Street Books will be onsite selling books.
Library Parking
The Library leases 76 spaces marked "LIBRARY" in the Center School Lot to offer free parking for our patrons. All other numbered spaces in the lot remain municipal and are subject to metering rates. View more parking info here.
Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring that all patrons have access to information and Library services. To request accommodations, please contact us at 203-594-5003 or [email protected] with as much notice as possible to allow us to best meet your needs. Our accessibility features include but are not limited to assistive hearing loops in the auditorium, early access to programs, and seating arrangements with space for mobility equipment or service animals.