New York Times best-selling author Shelby Van Pelt will speak at the Joplin Public Library as part of Joplin Public Library Joplin Reads Together 2023.
'Remarkably Bright Creatures' is currently 12th on the New York Times bestseller fiction list. It has been listed for 13 weeks.
KRPS's Special Correspondent Jessica Fletcher-Fierro recently read 'Remarkably
Bright Creatures' and spoke with Van Pelt on Tuesday.
Jessica first asked Shelby which of the three main characters, Tova, a 70-year-old widow; Camron, a 30-year-old man struggling to be an adult; or Marcellus, a grumpy but intelligent octopus, was most difficult to create and write?
The event will be held in the Joplin Public Libraries Community Room. Doors will open at 5:30 pm , the event will start at 6 pm.
Those interested in getting a book signed will be given a group number upon arrival. Registration is not required for this event but is greatly appreciated: Registration
