Bestselling Author to Visit Huntington
Bestselling author Jodi Picoult will return to the Huntington High School auditorium on Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m. to discuss and sign copies of her latest book, "Sing You Home." Tickets are on sale now at Book Revue or by calling 271-1442.
"Last year 800 people from all over Long Island came to hear Jodi speak and have their books signed," said Joan R. Fretz, director of fine and performing arts for the Huntington School District. Huntington High School accapella singing groups will perform at 6:30 p.m. for those arriving early.
According to the San Antonio Express-News, "Nothing is ever all said and done in a Picoult novel. One can imagine the ripples of these characters' lives echoing on and on, even after the last page has been turned. Odds are you'll wish you hadn't turned it."
Book Revue is presenting the event in partnership with the Organization of Music Parents of Huntington for the district's arts-in-education committee. Tickets are priced at $28 plus tax and include entry to the book discussion and a copy of Ms. Picoult's new book.
The AIE committee is also selling specially priced $5 tickets. They are available to district students and staff members and entitle the bearer to sit in the auditorium balcony during the event. They do not include a copy of the book itself. The $5 tickets are available in the music office at the high school. Call 673-2106 for further information.
"If you decide to buy a book, you can use the $5 ticket price towards the book purchase," Ms. Fretz said. "If you want to have a book signed, you need to buy a book at or before the event from Book Revue." Proceeds from the $5 ticket sale will go to OOMPAH for AIE.
The Dallas Morning News said "Ms. Picoult has carved her own niche with her novels – one part romance, one part courtroom thriller, two parts social commentary."
The timing of a person's ticket person determines their spot in the book signing line. The earlier a person buys a ticket, the earlier Ms. Picoult will sign their book on March 4.
A member of her profession's elite circle, Ms. Picoult's work has reached No. 1 on The New York Times' best-selling list. Her writing has received rave reviews. Financial Times said "It's hard to exaggerate how well Picoult writes." Stephen King, himself a best-selling author said "Picoult writes with unassuming brilliance." Entertainment Weekly said "Picoult is a rare writer who delivers book after book, a winning combination of the literary and the commercial."
Book Revue is located at 313 New York Avenue in Huntington village.