MEET THE AUTHOR: ELLIOT ACKERMAN (ONLINE)

Widely acclaimed author Elliott Ackerman discusses his new novel Red Dress in Black and White a stirring story that unfolds during the course of a single day in Istanbul. Discover the story of an American woman attempting to leave her life in Turkey--to leave without her husband. Riveting and unforgettably perceptive the novel presents personal and political intrigue that casts light into the shadowy corners of a nation on the brink of war. ELLIOT ACKERMAN is a National Book Award finalist author of the novels Waiting for Eden Dark at the Crossing and Green on Blue and of the nonfiction book Places and Names. His work has appeared in Esquire The New Yorker The Atlantic The New York Times Magazine and The Best American Short Stories. Both a former White House Fellow and a Marine he served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan where he received the Silver Star the Bronze Star for Valor and the Purple Heart. ** Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation. You will receive a link to join the class in a separate email. For a class happening this week you will usually receive this link within one business day. If you are registering for a class that occurs next week or beyond you will receive this link at the beginning of the week when the class is scheduled. If you prefer to participate by phone register for the online class and then email askhcls@hclibrary.org to request the dial-in information at least 1 business day in advance. **