P&T Knitwear is pleased to welcome back internationally acclaimed author Juhea Kim for a discussion and audience Q&A to celebrate the release of her newest book, City of Night Birds: a vivid portrait of the Russian ballet world — where cutthroat ambition, ever-shifting politics, and sublime artistry collide — and an affecting meditation on love, forgiveness, and the making of an artist .

Juhea will be joined in conversation by Rachel Lyon, author of Fruit of the Dead. After the talk, Juhea will sign copies of City of Night Birds.

The 2024 NEPM Asparagus Festival promises to be a great time, complete with music, beer, food trucks, farmers, makers and all of the asparagus. And we’ve injected a bit of book culture into this decidedly outdoorsy day: Rachel Lyon, author of our July NEPM Book Club pick “Fruit of the Dead,” will be there! She’s going to be signing copies of her novel (which we’ll also have for sale) from 2 to 4 p.m. in the NEPM info tent. Your NEPM Asparagus Festival mission: Pop by the merch tent, pick up your copy of "Fruit of the Dead" and the scorching hot NEPM Book Club reusable tote (trust me, it’s very good looking), then head right next door and go see Rachel. She'll be thrilled to meet you.