An Evening with Jane Hamilton

Best-selling author Jane Hamilton will speak and sign books on November 12, 2009, at 7:30pm at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore, California. Hamilton’s appearance is part of the 2009-2010 Rae Dorough Speakers Series.

Hamilton, a witty and insightful speaker, has a deep background in literature and a profound understanding of contemporary society. Her first novel, The Book of Ruth, won the PEN/Ernest Hemingway Foundation Award, was a selection of the Oprah Book Club and the basis for a 2004 television film of the same title. Her second novel, A Map of the World, was an international bestseller, another Oprah Book Club selection, and adapted for a feature film.

Find out how Livermore helped launch Hamilton’s career, and why she’s such a favorite amongst Livermore readers of all ages. Following her talk, Hamilton will take questions and be available during a post-performance reception to sign books greet members of the audience.

Dine and Discover Eddie Papa’s restaurant is offering a special Wisconsin Farm prix fixe dinner menu before the event in honor of Hamilton, who lives and writes in an orchard farmhouse in Wisconsin.