Fall into Books: Vampires, Witches and Revolutions

Saturday, October 26, 2024 From 2:00 PM To 3:00 PM Add to Calendar 2024-10-26 14:00:00 2024-10-26 15:00:00 Fall into Books: Vampires, Witches and Revolutions Bestselling authors Victor Dixen and Kass Morgan will discuss young adult fantasy novels. The French Library, 53 Marlborough St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States America/New_York

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Bestselling authors Victor Dixen and Kass Morgan will discuss young adult fantasy novels in the light of their political context and significance. With this in mind, Dixen will present the second volume of his Vampyria America saga, The Court of Miracles, telling the story of the vampire King Louis XIV, determined to protect his empire at any cost in spite of a mysterious renegade vampire. Kass Morgan, author of The 100, will be joining him for a lively dialogue, bringing an in-depth perspective on the political dimension of vampire figures.

Jenai Engelhard, Boston University lecturer who specializes in French literature, thought and culture, will moderate.
Language: English .

This is a free event, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Featured Authors

Victor Dixen & Kass Morgan

Two-time winner of the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire, the most prestigious French literary award for speculative fiction, Victor Dixen stands at the forefront of French fantasy and science fiction. He is the author of 19 novels, 6 graphic novels and numerous short stories. His acclaimed series include Animale, Phobos, Cogito, Extincta, Vampyria and Perdido Agency. A nomadic writer, he has lived in Paris, Dublin, Singapore, New York, and now Washington, DC, drawing inspiration from the promises of the future as much as the ghosts of the past. Victor Dixen’s books are available in 12 languages, with major international publishers. More details on Victor’s website: www.victordixen.com

Kass Morgan is the author of numerous books for young adults including The New York Times bestseller The 100 (the inspiration for the hit TV show of the same name) and The Ravens (with Danielle Paige). She's also an Executive Editor at a large publisher where she edits middle grade and young adult fiction.

Talk: 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Book Signing : 3:00 PM

This event is co-presented with Villa Albertine Boston and the Boston Book Festival.

The French Library is proud to continue its longstanding collaboration with Villa Albertine Boston, alongside the Boston Book Festival. This year’s event promises to be especially exciting, as we welcome a record number of Francophone authors to our stage.

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