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Join us in welcoming two local authors to sign their work. William Bernhardt is the author of over sixty books, including The Last Chance Lawyer, Challengers of the Dust, Nemesis, two books of poetry, and the Red Sneaker books on writing. In addition, Bernhardt mentors aspiring authors, hosts an annual conference (WriterCon), and produces a newsletter and a podcast. His latest work of fiction is The Florentine Poet.
Barry Friedman is an essayist, a reporter, and a political columnist. His latest work is Jacks*it: Voluptuous Bagels and Other Concerns of Jack Friedman.
About The Florentine Poet: Why are the churches closed on Christmas Eve in Florence’s San Frediano district? This mystery perplexes an acclaimed American poet who journeys to the fabled city seeking inspiration. The proprietor of his hotel, raconteur Alberto Giannotti, reveals that it has nothing to do with the holiday and everything to do with poetry. With charm and Tuscan flair, Giannotti relates the story of Pietro Begnini, who was blessed with the sign of the sonnet. He wants to become a poet and marry his beloved Sophia, but a devastating blow from a jealous enemy sends him reeling throughout Italy and beyond.
About Jacks*it: Voluptuous Bagels and Other Concerns of Jack Friedman: This is the first volume (there will be three) of Barry’s conversations, arguments, buffets, and philosophical musings with his father from the years 2004-2014. There was “The Mob,” the survivor’s group of those who buried their spouses, the bowling, the mortgage he got at 84, the possible death of Bernie, the coupons, the long-suffering Jeannette, who buried two husbands, and always the toupees, many kept in boxes in the bedroom, garage, and sometimes out on a table.