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A Writer for Every Reader: PEN/Faulkner Announces its 2008–2009 Reading Series!

Meet the writers you love to read. Discover new ones. Featuring:

  • Elizabeth Gilbert
  • Calvin Trillin
  • Cynthia Ozick
  • Grace Lee
  • Richard Russo
  • Colm Tóibín
  • Amy Bloom
  • Max Brooks
  • Russell Banks
  • Susan Choi
  • Colby Buzzell
  • Peter Ho Davies
  • Anthony Swofford
  • Chris Abani
  • Toby Barlow
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Guarantee your seats! Save money! Hear great authors read! Enjoy receptions and book signings at the Folger and other venues afterwards!

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PEN/Faulkner at the Folger

Celebrating a 25-Year Partnership

It all began with a phone call. Susan Richards Shreve, a writer and founding member of PEN/Faulkner, remembers the moment that Mary Lee Settle launched her into what would become a central focus of her career...

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The 20th Anniversary PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Gala

Monday September 22, 2008 6:30PM

Mix and mingle with some of the best voices in contemporary fiction at this very special event! Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Gala with an evening of original readings on the timely theme “Promises, Promises,” followed by a black-tie dinner.

For tickets, please call 202-636-8743.

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