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Director’s “Meet, Mingle, Read” series continues! Join us in welcoming

author Steven Raichlen who will discuss his new novel, Island Apart (Forge Books).

From the celebrated author of Planet Barbecue and How to Grill comes a surprising story of love, loss, redemption, and really good food.

Claire Doheney, recovering from a serious illness, agrees to house-sit

in an oceanfront mansion on Chappaquiddick island in Martha’s Vineyard.

The New York book editor hopes to find solace, strength, and sufficient

calm to finish her biography of the iconoclastic psychotherapist,

Wilhelm Reich. The last thing she expects to find is love.

Then she meets a mysterious man the locals call the Hermit. No one knows

his real name or where he lives. To their mutual surprise, Claire and

the stranger discover that they share a passion for cooking that soon

sparks something more.

But Claire’s new friend has a terrible secret that threatens to drive

them apart forever. The clock is ticking. Can Claire let love into her

life once more before it's too late?

Told by a New York Times bestselling author and international TV host with a keen eye for Chappaquiddick's extraordinary natural beauty, Island Apart

has it all—romance, history, travel, crime, lovemaking of exquisite

intensity, and cooking scenes so vivid, they'll make your taste buds

ache with hunger. Steven Raichlen's novel is a smart love story—not to

mention a terrific beach read. Think The Bridges of Madison County with better food.

Steven Raichlen is America's "master griller" (Esquire). In addition to his bestselling, award-winning Barbecue! Bible cookbooks, articles by him appear regularly in Food & Wine, Bon Appetit,

and other magazines and newspapers. He was host of PBS's popular series

Barbecue University at the Greenbrier, now out on DVD. Bon Appetit

named him Cooking Teacher of the Year (2003). He lives and grills in

Coconut Grove, Florida, and on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

All are invited to attend this free program. Books will be available for purchase from The Harvard Coop Bookstore. Light refreshments will be served.


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