Beth Macy, author of "Paper Girl," in conversation with Barbara Kingsolver

Wed Dec 10 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

The Martha Washington Inn & Spa | Abingdon

Friends of the Washington County Public Library
Publisher/HostFriends of the Washington County Public Library
Beth Macy, author of "Paper Girl," in conversation with Barbara Kingsolver
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Join us for an evening in conversation with Beth Macy, discussing "Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in Fractured America."
About this Event

Join us for an evening in conversation with Beth Macy, discussing "Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in Fractured America" --a blend of memoir and reported analysis that examines the rural-urban divide through the lenses of downward mobility, political polarization, and the decline of local news.

Macy is the New York Times bestselling author of "Factory Man" and "Dopesick," books that explore the experiences of communities left behind by corporate greed and political indifference.

Macy will be in conversation with Barbara Kingsolver, essayist, poet, and the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Demon Copperhead." Together, they will explore the themes, inspiration, and insight behind their work, engaging in a thoughtful dialogue about the social, cultural, and economic forces shaping today's communities.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Washington County Public Library.

There will be book sales and signings following the program.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Martha Washington Inn & Spa, 150 West Main Street, Abingdon, United States

Tickets

USD 50.00 to USD 75.00

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