Word for Word: Mary Gordon in Conversation with Maggie Pouncey June 1, 2011

Bella Roma serves as backdrop to a conversation with the author and official New York State writer, on her alluring new novel LOVE OF MY YOUTH, contemplating vita, amorosa, e dei tempi passati (life, love, and times gone by.) Discussion with former student and writer Maggie Pouncey (A PERFECT READER), Q&A and book signing.

The event is FREE and open to the public. For updates and additional information, please visit the website at www.bryantpark.org. The Bryant Park Reading Room located on the 42nd Street side of the park - under the trees - between the back of the NYPL & 6th Avenue. Look for the burgundy and white umbrellas. Rain Venue: Library of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen 20 West 44th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenue).

"Word for Word Author" is an outdoor reading series that features bestselling authors, celebrity writers, and expert-panelists sharing anecdotes, answering questions from the audience, and signing copies of their latest books.

Official Website: http://www.bryantpark.org/calendar/wordforword.php