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Tom Perrotta on the guitar and libraries

October 3, 2017

We are so thrilled that Tom Perrotta will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Tom a couple questions to help fans get to know him better in this #opusexclusive. Tell us something that people might not know about you. I play rhythm guitar in a…

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Gabrielle Union on Judy Blume and the library as a sanctuary

September 26, 2017

We are so thrilled that Gabrielle Union will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Gabrielle a couple questions to help fans get to know her better in this #opusexclusive. Tell us something that people might not know about you. All my first lessons about sexuality…

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Ben Blum on his acrobatic stunts and libraries as secular temples

September 19, 2017

We are so thrilled that Ben Blum will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Ben a couple questions to help fans get to know him better in this #opusexclusive. Tell us something that people might not know about you. I was a tremendous math nerd…

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Jamie Ford on being kicked out of the library – and coming back

September 12, 2017

We are so thrilled that Jamie Ford will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Jamie a couple questions to help fans get to know him better in this #opusexclusive. Tell us something that people might not know about you. In junior high I was kicked…

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Paula Poundstone on her love of libraries and her terrible self-discovery

September 6, 2017

We are so thrilled that Paula Poundstone will serve as our emcee for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Paula a couple questions to help fans get to know her better in this #opusexclusive. Tell us something that people might not know about you. I just made a…

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