Lawrence University Professor of English\, David McGlynn\, will join us at the Library to discuss his new novel\, Liberal Arts. Though set in a fictional Midwestern city\, at a fictional liberal art s college\, the novel is inspired by both Lawrence and the Fox Cities. McG lynn will discuss how his work borrows from real places while remaining a product of the imagination. He&rsquo\;ll also talk about his life as a wri ter and the process of moving from inspiration to publications.
\nDa vid McGlynn&rsquo\;s latest novel\, Liberal Arts\, will appear in October of 2026. His previous books include Everything We Could Do\, One Day You'll Thank Me: Lessons from an Unexpected Fatherhood\, A Door in the Ocean\, and The End of the Straight and Na rrow. \;
\nHis writing appears in The New York Tim es\, Washington Post\, The American Scholar\, Men&rsquo\;s Health\, Real S imple\, Parents\, O.\, The Oprah Magazine\, Best American Sports Writing\, and numerous literary journals. Four of his essays have been named Distin guished Essays in Best American Essays and Best American Non-Required Read ing. He&rsquo\;s appeared on radio and TV programs around the country\, an d his work has been reviewed on National Public Radio&rsquo\;s Fresh Air.< /p>\n
In addition to his books\, David&rsquo\;s a columnist for and freq uent contributor to Swimmer magazine. A nonfiction book\, The Channel: The History\, Science\, and Insanity of the World&rsquo\;s Most Famous Swim\, is coming in 2028. He teaches at Lawrence University and lives in Madison \, Wisconsin. https://www.davidmcglynnbooks.com/
\nAll interested in dividuals are welcome to attend this free event\, registration is not requ ired. \;Please contact Meghan by email: library@neenahlibrary.org or b y phone: 920-886-6315 with any questions. \;
\nThis program was made possible by the Friends of the Neenah Library and the Neenah Public L ibrary Trust Fund. Dona tions to the Friends and the Trust Fund are always accepted and appreciate d.
\nIf accommodations are needed to attend\, please contact the library administrative office at 920-886-6315 or by email at library@neen ahlibrary.org at least 24 hours in advance of the program.
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