Georgia Hunter
Minneapolis Central Library - Pohlad Hall, 2nd Floor - Registration Required
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New York Times Bestselling Author
Georgia Hunter is the New York Times bestselling author of We Were the Lucky Ones, the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II. After discovering that she came from a family of Holocaust survivors during her teenage years, Hunter embarked on a journey of intensive research, determined to unearth and record her family’s remarkable story. The result was the beloved debut novel that has sold more than 1 million copies worldwide, been published in over 20 languages, and was adapted for television by Hulu as a highly acclaimed limited series.
Her latest book, One Good Thing, returns to the same era in history in an unforgettable story of hardship, hope, courage, and resilience. Following the journey of two best friends through Nazi-occupied Italy in 1940, the novel is a remarkable tale of friendship, motherhood, and survival. One Good Thing is a tender reminder that love for another person, even amidst darkness and uncertainty, can be reason to keep going. Of the new book, bestselling novelist Ariel Lawhorn raves, “One Good Thing is the rare second novel that surpasses all expectations. Once again Georgia Hunter proves herself to be a remarkable storyteller who brings to vivid life a group of ordinary people living through extraordinary times.”
Hunter is a freelance copywriter whose essays and photos have been featured in the New York Times Book Review and various travel magazines. When she’s not dreaming up her next work of historical fiction, she resides in Connecticut with her husband, two sons, and Aussie Shepherd, Dash.
This event is FREE and open to the public, but registration is required. Use the links at the top of the page to register for either the in-person event or virtual option.
This event takes place at the Minneapolis Central Library in Pohlad Hall on the 2nd Floor. Pohlad Hall doors open at 6 p.m. for general admission seating. Registrants must check-in for seating by 6:20 p.m. After this time, any open seats will be released to our standby queue.
Order the author's latest book from bookselling partner Magers & Quinn. The author's latest title will also be on sale in the event lobby, and a book signing will take place following the talk.
Using your Hennepin County Library card, download the author's past titles through the Libby App or search the catalog for pick up locations.
In-Person Event: Accessible and companion seating are available at all Talk of the Stacks events. Check with a staff member or volunteer upon arrival to request this seating. For all other requests, including ASL interpretation services, please email FriendsEvents@hclib.org at least two weeks prior to your event.
Virtual Option: Closed captioning is provided for all virtual Talk of the Stacks events. To use closed captioning during a virtual program, click the "CC" icon and select "Show Subtitles."