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Get Lit April Preview: Mona Simpson's Commitment

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Apr 6, 2023

Our April Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the latest novel from acclaimed writer Mona Simpson. Commitment tells the story of a family in 1970s California coping with the fallout from their single mother's decision to check herself into a mental health facility for depression. Simpson joins us for a preview conversation ahead of our April 26th in-person event at the SNFL Rooftop Event Center. Click here to find out how to borrow your e-copy, courtesy of our partners at the New York Public Library, and to reserve your free ticket to our April event!

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