Date: October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 6:30pm – 8pm
Location: Arlington Town Hall – 730 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476
Join us for a special evening with Pulitzer Prize–winning author Geraldine Brooks as she discusses her latest book, Memorial Days, in conversation with Rabbi Karen Thomashow of Temple Isaiah.
Together, Brooks and Rabbi Thomashow will explore the themes of grief, memory, love, and healing at the heart of Memorial Days. Following their conversation, Brooks will take questions from the audience and sign books.
Attendance at Arlington Town Hall is on a first-come, first-served basis.
This special event is a collaboration among the Bedford, Lexington, Lincoln, and Robbins public libraries; the Friends of the Robbins Library, the Friends of Bedford Free Public Library, the Friends of the Lincoln Library, and Temple Isaiah of Lexington.
About Geraldine Brooks
Geraldine Brooks is a critically-acclaimed novelist and journalist. She is the author of March, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, as well as the acclaimed novels Year of Wonders, People of the Book, Caleb’s Crossing, The Secret Chord, and Horse. Before becoming a novelist, Brooks was a foreign correspondent, reporting from some of the world’s most challenging regions. Her work is known for its vivid storytelling, historical depth, and thoughtful exploration of the human experience.