BEHIND THE BOOKS: Wilmington Library To Host #1 Bestselling Author Chris Bohjialian On May 8 At Shriners Auditorium

Below is a press release from the Wilmington Memorial Library:

WILMINGTON, MA — The Wilmington Memorial Library is debuting a new author series — “Behind The Books.” The series hosts well-known regional and national authors. The library is pleased to announce the first author for this series will be Chris Bohjalian.

Chris Bohjalian will speak on Thursday, May 8, 2025 in the Fez Room of the Shriners Auditorium (99 Fordham Road, Wilmington). Book sales and cash bar will be available starting at 6:30pm. The event begins at 7:30pm. The event is free. Registration is required online HERE or by calling 978-658-2967.

Mr. Bohjalian is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than two-dozen books, and his work has been translated into over 35 languages.

His critically acclaimed novels are gripping works of fiction that explore contemporary social issues and how they play out in the lives of ordinary people, as well as to shed light on some of the most important moments in history. His writing delves into such topics as domestic violence, global climate change, gender identity, genocide, adultery, animal rights, adoption, homelessness, mental illness, and human trafficking. Some of his titles include Hour of the Witch, The Guest Room, Skeletons at the Feast, and The Sandcastle Girls, and The Flight Attendant. He is also a playwright and screenwriter. His work has won many awards.

He was a weekly columnist in Vermont for The Burlington Free Press from 1992 to 2015.  He graduated from Amherst College and lives in Vermont with his wife, the photographer Victoria Blewer.

On May 8, 2025, Bohjalian will read from and discuss his books.

Behind the Books is made possible by generous contributions from the Friends of the Wilmington Memorial Library, The Shriner’s Auditorium, and a State Aid grant administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.