The Columbus Dispatch
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Joshua Henkin: The main character in Henkin’s new novel, “Morningside Heights,” grew up in an orthodox Jewish family in Bexley. Quickly, however, the story’s location changes to the Morningside Heights neighborhood on the West Side of Upper Manhattan. The novel is a bittersweet look at a long marriage challenged by the husband’s early-onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Henkin, whose previous books include “The World Without You” and “Matrimony,” will appear in a virtual event presented by Gramercy Books at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Nancy Gilson, former arts editor for The Dispatch, will interview Henkin and moderate a group discussion. Tickets cost $5 or $29 that includes a copy of “Morningside Heights.” Go to www.eventbrite.com or www.gramercybooksbexley.com. For more information, call 614-867-5515.
Meet the Authors: Samuel and Freda Narh to launch new book The Columbus Dispatch
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Samuel and Freda Narh: The Central Ohio authors will launch their new picture book, “A Kite For Melia,” in an outdoor storytime hosted by Cover to Cover Books for Young Readers at 11 a.m. Saturday. The event, which will include a miniature kite-building activity for the family, will take place at the Mallway Park, 2096 Arlington Ave., next to the Cover to Cover store and in front of Jones Middle School. “A Kite for Melia,” geared to age 5 and older, concerns a child’s friendship that transcends time. Those attending the event older than 2 are encouraged to wear masks and follow CDC guidelines. Call 614-263-1624 or visit www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com.