Join BCDC, the Harvard Club of DC, the Brown Alumni Pride Association, and the Brown in Washington program (BIW) for a special literary salon with novelist Tim Murphy '91!
We'll gather at the H Street NE location of Solid State Books, one of DC's premier Black-owned, independent bookstores. Tim will read from his latest acclaimed novel, Speech Team, which interweaves themes of LGBTQ+ love, misfit friendships, and coming-of-age travails. He will also take audience questions about his path from undergraduate life to literary success, and how to navigate the tricky world of book publishing.
Registration includes a copy of Speech Team for signature by the author. RSVP by February 20 to ensure enough copies are on hand. Tea, coffee, wine, and noshes will be available in Solid State's cafe for purchase.
About the Author
Photo: © Eric McNatt
Tim Murphy graduated from Brown University in 1991 and is the author of Correspondents and Christodora. He was long-listed for the 2017 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction and awarded Best Book of the Year by The Guardian. He has also written as a journalist for the past twenty-five years and resides in Brooklyn, NY.
Praise for Speech Team:
"Tim Murphy is a genius at sweeping, character-driven stories that suck you in until the very last page, and Speech Team is no exception." ~ BRAVO's Andy Cohen.
"A tender-hearted novel and a dream to read. I loved this book." ~ Matt Haig, #1 NYT Bestseller
"Bittersweet, witty, and rife with ‘80s nostalgia, Speech Team tells the story of old friends on a mission for accountability and closure." ~ Bustle