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Alex Grecian Author Talk
Friends Annual Event
2026-11-01 13:00:00
2026-11-01 14:30:00
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Alex Grecian Author Talk
Topeka native and bestselling author Alex Grecian will discuss his work with Kaye McIntyre of Kansas Public Radio. Event will include a short business meeting and election of Friends board.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC
Sunday, November 01
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Marvin Auditorium 101ABCTopeka native and bestselling author Alex Grecian will discuss his work with Kaye McIntyre of Kansas Public Radio. Event will include a short business meeting and election of Friends board.
Alex Grecian is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of eight novels: The Yard, The Black Country, The Devil's Workshop, The Harvest Man, Lost and Gone Forever, The Saint of Wolves and Butchers, Red Rabbit, and Rose of Jericho.
He co-created the long-running and critically acclaimed graphic novel series Proof, which NPR named one of the best books of the year, and two graphic novels based on the life of Rasputin. Both series have optioned for TV/film development. He has written two novellas: One Eye Open, and his most recent work The Boatman, as well as an ebook and dozens of short stories. He lives in Kansas with his wife and son, their dog and their tarantula.
Following the event, Grecian will be available to sign books. A selection of his books will be available on-site for purchase. Everyone is invited. Registration required.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (6th - 12th Grade) | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Books/Authors/Writing |
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