Love & Literature with Kristin & Grodstein, 2/18

Gear up for Valentine's day with fantastic readings by smart, sexy authors Heather Kristin and Lauren Grodstein. On Tuesday, February 8th at 6:30 pm during happy hour in the Libertine Library at Gild Hall (15 Gold Street at Platt in Lower Manhattan) Kristin & Grodstein share the stage to read from their latest works and discuss the balance of love, family, creativity and career.

A young mother and emerging author to watch, Kristin's work will appear this year in a Simon and Schuster anthology, LOVE AND LET LIVE. Grodstein, the author of the acclaimed novel, A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY, wrote this dark tale of family betrayal while caring for little ones at home. After the readings, Kristin and Grodstein will sign books and answer questions on the delicate balance between family and a life in the arts.

The grant winning organization Pen Parentis is the sponsor of this free, open arts event. Pen Parentis is a professional organization for authors who are also parents.

The Pen Parentis Literary Salons are a free monthly event, open to the public. The Libertine offers a full top shelf bar and small plates at happy hour prices. Borders will have books on hand for signings. For more information consult the Pen Parentis website at www.penparentis.org.

Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: The Libertine Library at Gild Hall, second floor. Enter through the elegant lobby of the Gild Hall Hotel, 15 Gold Street (at Platt), Lower Manhattan.

Admission: FREE. All are welcome! (You don't have to be a parent or a writer to enjoy this event!)

Subways: 2/3, 4/5, A/C and J/M at Fulton, R at Cortland Street, E or PATH at WTC.