Parlin-Ingersoll Public Library to host bestselling author, Silvia Moreno-Garcia
CANTON—Parlin-Ingersoll Public Library is joining 200 libraries across the state of Illinois in a new collaborative effort, Illinois Libraries Present, to bring virtual events with bestselling and esteemed authors to their communities. The collaborative effort kicks off in January with an event featuring author Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Moreno-Garcia, the bestselling and award-winning author of Mexican Gothic, will discuss her new book, Velvet Was the Night, and her genre-defying mashups of cultural noir and Lovecraftian horror. The event will be held virtually Wednesday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m.
More: Parlin-Ingersoll Public Library to present book signing
Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the author of the critically acclaimed novels Certain Dark Things, Gods of Jade and Shadow, and Mexican Gothic. Her newest book, Velvet Was the Night, was included on The New York Times’ list of 100 notable books of 2021. Taking place in 1970s Mexico City, the book revolves around a daydreaming secretary, a lonesome enforcer, and the mystery of a missing woman they’re both desperate to find.
More: Parlin-Ingersoll Library hosting virtual program
Mexican by birth, Canadian by inclination, Moreno-Garcia has also edited several anthologies and is a columnist for The Washington Post. Silvia Moreno-Garcia will be joined in conversation for the event with author Gus Moreno. Moreno recently published his debut novel This Thing Between Us.
Author events are often a cornerstone of library programming. Throughout the pandemic such events have continued, but in a virtual format. As these events have flourished, libraries have joined together to host a variety of bestselling and award-winning authors and thought leaders. Joining forces for such events allow libraries to bring speakers to their communities that might not be possible due to budget constraints or production capabilities.
More: SRC Literacy program 30th Annual Family Reading Night Nov. 18
An Evening with Silvia Moreno-Garcia will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, please call the library, 309-647-0328, e-mail them, parlin@parliningersoll.org, or message them on their Facebook page. The library staff will then send a registration link for the program. For more information, please call the library, 309-647-0328.
This article originally appeared on Canton Daily Ledger: Parlin-Ingersoll Library to host author virtually Jan. 26
