Meet the Authors: Ira Sukrungruang to make in-person appearance
• Ira Sukrungruang: The Kenyon College creative writing professor and author will talk about his memoir, “This Jade World,” with Ohio State University creative writing professor Lee Martin in an in-store event at 7 p.m. Jan. 26, at Gramercy Books, 2424 E. Main St., Bexley. “This Jade World” concerns the marriage of Sukrungruang, a Thai American, and an older poet. When his spouse asked for a divorce after 12 years, Sukrungruang fell into despair. Admission to the event is free but registration is required. The book may be purchased upon registry. Proof of full vaccination or a recent negative COVID19 test and masks are required to attend. To register, go to www.gramercybooksbexley.com or call 614-867-5515.
• Doreen Uhas-Sauer and Tom Betti: The authors of the new book, “Forgotten Landmarks,” will appear in a free, live virtual event hosted by the Columbus Metropolitan Library at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27. In their new book and their previous books (“Historic Hotels of Columbus” and “Historic Taverns of Columbus”), Uhas-Sauer and Betti capture stories of a forgotten Columbus. Participants of this virtual event will be able to engage in a life chat with the speakers. For more information and to register, go to www.columbuslibrary.org.
— Nancy Gilson
negilson@gmail.com
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Meet the Authors: Sukrungruang, Uhas-Sauer and Betti to make appearances
