Malaprop's Presents: Elizabeth Kostova Book Launch at A-B Tech
An evening book launch and author conversation for Elizabeth Kostova’s new novel, Mystery Play, with Terry Roberts. Expect a literary reading, onstage discussion, and Q&A in Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech.
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