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Jennifer Chiaverini on computer programming and the Nazi resistance

September 12, 2019

Weโ€™re so thrilled that Jennifer Chiaverini will join us for this yearโ€™s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Jennifer a few questions to help fans get to know her better. This is an #opusexclusive. Tell us something that people might not know about you. My first publication, in 1982, was…

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Mark Bowden on mistaken identity and the patience of following a plot

September 5, 2019

Weโ€™re so thrilled that Mark Bowden will join us for this yearโ€™s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Mark a few questions to help fans get to know him better. This is an #opusexclusive. Tell us something that people might not know about you. I am one of eight children,…

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Maaza Mengiste on handedness, the cost of loyalty, and libraries as refuge

August 29, 2019

Weโ€™re so thrilled that Maaza Mengiste will join us for this yearโ€™s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Maaza a few questions to help fans get to know her better. This is an #opusexclusive. Tell us something that people might not know about you. I’m right-handed but I was born…

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Chris Pavone on award-winning chefs and why you’re wrong about his book

August 22, 2019

Weโ€™re so thrilled that Chris Pavone will join us for this yearโ€™s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Chris a few questions to help fans get to know him better. This is an #opusexclusive. Tell us something that people might not know about you. For nearly two decades I was…

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Kate Mulgrew on solitude, dinner parties, and love

August 15, 2019

Weโ€™re so thrilled that Kate Mulgrew will join us for this yearโ€™s Opus & Olives as emcee. In preparation for the big event, we asked Kate a few questions to help fans get to know her better. This is an #opusexclusive.  Tell us something that people might not know about you. People may not know…

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Opus & Olives Author Lineup Announced

July 14, 2019

July 14, 2019 – The Friends is thrilled to announce the 2019 author lineup for Opus & Olives, presented by RBC Wealth Management. The lineup includes Kate Mulgrew (emcee), Mark Bowden, Jennifer Chiaverini, Maaza Mengiste, and Chris Pavone. Kateย Mulgrew, a native of Dubuque, Iowa, is an actress and author with an extensive career on stage…

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