Eric Puchner, author of the critically acclaimed Dream State, will headline the New Canaan Library’s Spring Edition Author Talk & Lunch on Wednesday, May 14, at 11:00 a.m. The event will be held under a tent on the Anderson Terrace and will feature a catered lunch by Marcia Selden Catering. Individual tickets, which support the Library’s Annual Fund, are on sale now and include a hardcover copy of Dream State.
Puchner’s novel, an instant New York Times bestseller and an Oprah Book Club pick, is a multigenerational saga set in Montana. The book has been described as “expansive” and “filled to the brim with life,” with critics praising its depth, emotional resonance, and deft narrative structure. According to reviewers cited by the publisher, Puchner “explores how we might make meaning of our existence in the face of escalating loss” and delivers “one of the most touching and satisfying” final chapters in recent literary fiction.
During the luncheon event, guests will have the opportunity to bid on a one-week stay at a private residence in Big Sky, Montana. This featured auction item underscores the novel’s Western setting and serves as an experiential extension of the book’s themes. “This event has such a fun, relaxed atmosphere, and we could not be more thrilled to welcome such a star author to the Library,” said Ellen Sullivan Crovatto, CEO of New Canaan Library. “I know we will once again be transported by an exceptional writer and event.”
Tickets are tax-deductible and include a signed hardcover of Dream State, which can be collected in advance at Elm Street Books. Availability is limited, and interested attendees are encouraged to reserve early through the Library’s website: https://www.newcanaannewlibrary.org/spring-edition-2025.
The Spring Edition is part of the Library’s ongoing commitment to enriching the intellectual and cultural life of New Canaan. For information on corporate sponsorships or additional details, contact Allison Zinczenko at azinczenko@newcanaanlibrary.org.
