Dec 2010
Reading in Philadelphia at Robin’s Books on Dec. 11
12/06/2010
Photo by Kyle Cassidy
Valya Dudycz Lupescu returns to Philadelphia this weekend, this time to do a reading at Robin's Books Store and Moonstone Arts Center on Saturday, December 11, from 7-9pm. Robin's Books is the oldest Independent Book Store in Philadelphia, opened by Larry Robin's grandfather in 1936.
Amy Blackthorn
There will be wine and treats. Valya will read from The Silence of Trees, have a Q&A, and sign books. Because a tarot reading features prominently in the beginning of the novel, a real life "vorozhka" or fortuneteller will be on hand. The talented Amy Blackthorn will be doing free tarot readings!
The Silence of Trees is magical realism set in WWII Eastern Europe and modern-day Chicago. It's a story of sacrifice, folklore, friendship, and storytelling. I wrote it to honor my grandmothers and all women who live through war and too often are silenced. You can read more about the story behind the book here.
Cover Art by Madeline Carol Matz
“In The Silence of Trees, Nadya, the astonishing matriarch, war survivor, and narrator, weaves a remarkable life centered on fate, love, luck and choice while honoring the ghosts of her past. Her voice is an important and unforgettable addition to the post-war immigrant experience.” --Irene Zabytko, author of When Luba Leaves Home and The Sky Unwashed
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