Program Type:
Author TalksAge Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on May 5, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Program Description
Description
“A bold, breathtaking novel about the making of Katharine Hepburn—vivid, daring and full of emotional bite. This is a novel you press into your best friend’s hands the moment you finish.”—Paula McLain, New York Times bestselling author of Skylark and The Paris Wife
When young Katharine Hepburn loses her beloved brother, she makes two decisions: she will become famous, and she will never let anyone hurt her again. Leaving home at twenty-one to pursue an acting career Kate is lured to Hollywood, accompanied by her lover, Laura.
Los Angeles in the early 1930s is a town full of secrets and Kate has plenty to hide. Soon she is scooped into the studio system and launched as a star—but stars must play by the rules and Kate, brilliant, bisexual, and strong-willed, refuses to conform.
Priya Parmar, the author of New York Times Notable Book "Vanessa and Her Sister" has created a propulsive, emotionally charged novel exploring the cost of fame. With sharp prose and unforgettable characters, "The Original" is a story of love, aspiration, and the price of living authentically.
Suzanne Nelson will converse with Priya Parmar, and Books on the Common will have copies for purchase and signing.
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