Center for literary arts in New York State, based at the University at Albany.
Albany, NY
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Reminder: As previously announced, the New York State Archives Partnership Trust event with Douglas Brinkley has been postponed. Originally scheduled for today, it has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 28. 2027. @nysarchives
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TONIGHT: CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams joins us to discuss his book "Five Bullets," Bernie Goetz, and NYC in the 80s.
Bonus: We're also talking about the midterms and the latest in American politics.
7:30 p.m. Monday at Page Hall. nyswritersinstitute.org/elli…
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Coming Monday, Nov. 9: CNN legal analyst and former federal prosecutor Elliot Williams discusses Five Bullets, his new book about Bernie Goetz, 1980s New York and the subway vigilante trial that divided the nation.
Details > nyswritersinstitute.org/elli…
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Tomorrow at UAlbany: Syrian journalist and author Loubna Mrie joins us to discuss her book "Defiance: A Memoir of Awakening, Rebellion, and Survival in Syria."
4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. nyswritersinstitute.org/
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"Lowry essentially created the realm of dystopian fiction for young readers with 'The Giver,' long before it became a genre. This book adds to her legacy." -- NYT, Sept. 25.
Join us at Page Hall tomorrow for a conversation with Lois Lowry. nyswritersinstitute.org/lois…
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Help us continue our 43-year tradition of bringing acclaimed writers and important conversations to Albany. Give $50 or more and receive a Great Dane scarf, perfect for those chilly walks to our events! give.albany.edu/campaigns/84…
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“It’s amazing what you find out about yourself when you write in the first person.” —Doris Lessing buff.ly/4NRC4oy
Join us Tuesday for a conversation with m.s. RedCherries, poet and citizen of the Northern Cheyenne Nation, at @ualbany. 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. nyswritersinstitute.org/
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13 dates, 6 states, 2 countries!
Kristen Millares Young stops in for a conversation today at UAlbany. She's on tour for her new memoir, Desire Lines. 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15.
Join us! > nyswritersinstitute.org/
@kristenmillares @RedHenPress @PaulGrondahl
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Join us Tuesday >> Paul Grondahl in conversation with Jack Rightmyer, discussing Paul's new biography on Andy Rooney. Event details >> nyswritersinstitute.org
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BREAKING NEWS
The 2026 #NobelPrize in Literature is awarded to the Canadian author Anne Carson, “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.”
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This week, we’ve unlocked our Art of Poetry interview with Anne Carson, who has just received the Nobel Prize in literature. buff.ly/mR5HpYb
Event: Conversation with Nicholas Thompson, CEO of @TheAtlantic and author of "The Running Ground."
7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at @ualbany. nyswritersinstitute.org/
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The newly minted Nobel Prize winner Anne Carson shared a book recommendation and some timeless writing advice at the 2024 National Book Awards.
Canceled: Wednesday's event with Roger Rosenblatt has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
ALT Text of graphic reads: Event canceled. Roger Rosenblatt Wednesday October 7. Canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Tonight at 7 p.m., join us for a special stage presentation of The Giver, Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning novel. 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 Main Theatre, UAlbany Performing Arts Center. Tickets: epay.albany.edu/C21455_ustor…
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Tonight at 7 p.m., join us for a special stage presentation of The Giver, Lois Lowry's Newbery Medal-winning novel. 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 >> Main Theatre, UAlbany Performing Arts Center.
Tickets available. Event details at nyswritersinstitute.org/
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How many CEOs over 40 can run a sub-5 mile?!?
Join us next Friday for a conversation with Nicholas Thompson, CEO of @TheAtlantic, author, and one of the nation’s top masters runners.
7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at UAlbany.
Details >>>> nyswritersinstitute.org/ @nxthompson
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Before the event, check out the advance story in Upstate Sports: adksports.com/2026-09-runnin…
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Carol Gilligan is in the NYT today. She'll be at the Albany Book Festival on Saturday. Join us for her event, to take place at noon Saturday, Sept. 26, in conversation with Gish Jen and moderated by @mroachsmith.
nytimes.com/2026/09/23/style…
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