We're so excited to share this upcoming visit from author Anchee Min to our Rincon Valley Library--on Monday June 4 at 6 p.m.--as part of the Sonoma County Library’s Summer Reading Authors Series.

Min’s books have been on the New York Times bestsellers list and received critical acclaim as “historical fiction of the first order”.  Her debut memoir, Red Azalea, is about surviving China's Cultural Revolution.  Min has written six subsequent works of historical fiction: Katherine, Becoming Madame Mao, Wild Ginger, Empress Orchid, The Last Empress, and Pearl of China. Her latest book continues where Red Azalea left off. The Cooked Seed: A Memoir tells the story of Min's struggles to find herself in a new land.

Rincon Valley Library Branch Manager, Bill Coolidge says, “We are excited to have Ms. Min speak at the library and provide this opportunity for our patrons to hear from such an acclaimed author.”

Min will speak for 45 minutes followed by a short question and answer session.  Books will be available for purchase and signing following the event.

The Summer Reading Author Series comprises visits of 7 award-winning authors to library branches across Sonoma County. Per our summer reading theme "Reading Takes You Everywhere," this is a great time to travel to libraries across the county to participate in these wonderful community events. The Summer Reading Author Series is brought to Sonoma County Library thanks to the passage of Measure Y.

This event is free and open to all. The library is located at 6959 Montecito Boulevard.  For more information contact Bill Coolidge at 707-537-0162 or bcoolidge@sonomalibrary.org.  Keep in touch with this and other library events at www.sonomalibrary.org/events and on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sonomalibrary.