Get immersed in the ‘epic city’ of Calcutta

Author Kushanava Choudhury will read from and talk about her novel, The Epic City, which was shortlisted for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year. It follows the course of man who grew up in New Jersey, then moved back to Calcutta, where he was born.

Where: Penn Book Center at 130 S. 34th St., 19104

When: April 9, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

How much: Free with RSVP

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