Love and Obstacles
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Bosnian-born writer Aleksandar Hemon earned a MacArthur "genius grant" for his short stories. His latest book is a collection of linked coming-of-age stories that focus on the complications of growing up in a communist, but cosmopolitan country. It's titled Love and Obstacles.
Event: Aleksandar Hemon will be reading and signing books
Thursday, May 14, at 7:00 pm
Barnes & Noble, Union Square
33 East 17th Street
Guests:
Aleksandar Hemon
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