Literary Hub

A Virtual Evening with Emma Straub and Judy Blume

In conversation on Crowdcast Livestream

May 18, 2020

Emma Straub and her husband own Books Are Magic, an independent bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. Four years ago, Judy Blume and her husband, George Cooper, longing for a bookstore in Key West where they live, founded the independent, non-profit Books & Books @ The Studios. Tonight, the two writers turned booksellers sit down to chat about the delights and challenges of their craft, the state of indie bookselling during a pandemic and how reading is essential now more than ever. All Adults Here, Emma’s warm, funny and keenly perceptive new novel, about the life cycle of one family, takes center stage. We welcome you to engage and ask questions as you join us live from your balcony or bedroom for an inspiring conversation online! Register now, and watch the livestream below!

The Virtual Book Channel

Launched during the coronavirus pandemic as virtual literary communities began emerging in vital and unexpected ways, The Virtual Book Channel seeks to provide the best possible platforms for writers to reach their readers. The VBC (aka “The Veeb”) is a curated channel that archives live-streamed programming through partnerships with independent bookstores, literary festivals, authors' WFH spaces, and more.