Book Reading - The Opening Ritual

G. C. Waldrep, author of The Opening Ritual, will read at Grolier Poetry Book Shop

Author Event - The Opening Ritual

Celebrate the release of Caesura, UD’s student literary journal that features a collection of short stories, poetry, creative nonfiction and artwork from undergraduate students. Student authors will read their work and guest judge G.C. Waldrep will present awards. A reception follows in the lobby of Memorial Hall. Register here

Author Event: Jonathan Schroeder

Jonathan Schroeder, author of The United States Governed by Six Hundred Thousand Despots, will have an event at the Enoch Pratt Free Library Central Branch.

Book Event - The Odyssey

Please join Daniel Mendelsohn at Clio's on Wednesday, May 7th, to celebrate and discuss the gripping adventure, profound human insight, and powerful themes that make Homer’s work continue to resonate today. Register here

Book Event - Lab Dog: What Global Science Owes American Beagles

We are so excited to welcome Brad Bolman for a discussion of his new release, featuring some of the unsung heroes and sacrifices for scientific progress in his new book, Lab Dog: What Global Science Owes American Beagles. Brad will be in discussion with author, Assistant Professor, and historian of medicine and biology, Ayah Nuriddin. More information here

Envisioning Feminist Alternatives: Stories from the Women’s Health Movement

Using examples from her book Looking through the Speculum, Professor Judith Houck will share the images and stories of feminist alternatives from the women’s health movement. Jointly sponsored by the Southern California Society for the History of Medicine, this program is inspired by the liberating acts of self-representation performed by feminist artists held in the Getty Research Institute’s special collections. Buy tickets here

Book Event - Nobody’s Boy and His Pals: The Story of Jack Robbins and the Boys’ Brotherhood Republic

An engaging account of social reformer Jack Robbins, the Boys’ Brotherhood Republic, and their legacy.

Hendrik Hartog will discuss Nobody's Boy and His Pals: The Story of Jack Robbins and the Boys' Brotherhood Republic. He will be joined in conversation by Farah Peterson. RSVP here

Book Event - Emergency: COVID-19 and the Uneven Valuation of Life

Claire Laurier Decoteau will discuss Emergency: COVID-19 and the Uneven Valuation of Life. She will be joined by Cal Lee Garrett. A Q&A and signing will follow the discussion. RSVP here

Author Event - Daniel Mendelsohn

Join Landmark Booksellers on Thursday, June 19th, at 6 PM for an unforgettable evening with acclaimed author and classicist Daniel Mendelsohn as he presents his new translation of The Odyssey. Mendelsohn will share insights into his groundbreaking translation, participate in a Q&A session, and engage in a discussion about the enduring relevance of The Odyssey

Book Event - Battle of the Big Bang: The New Tales of Our Cosmic Origins

In this talk, astrophysicist Niayesh Afshordi will explore the fierce scientific debates over cosmic origins, revealing how modern cosmologists are rethinking the Big Bang itself. He will discuss the latest theories, including his own leading-edge research, that challenge the traditional narrative: was the Universe born from a black hole? Does time extend before the Big Bang? Could our cosmos be part of a vast multiverse or an eternal cycle of rebirth? RSVP here