Elaine Newton
The House of Doors
by Tan Twan Eng
Thursday, March 13, 2025, 10am, Daniels Pavilion
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10am, Hayes Hall
Elaine Newton, Professor Emeritus of Humanities at York University, Toronto
Tan Twan Eng’s The House of Doors probes into the hidden lives and tensions of colonial Malaya, mingling historic events with personal struggles. Elaine Newton explores this evocative tale of love and power.
Absolution
by Alice McDermott
Thursday, April 17 2025, 10am, Daniels Pavilion
Saturday, April 19, 2025, 10am, Hayes Hall
Elaine Newton, Professor Emeritus of Humanities at York University, Toronto
Absolution tells the riveting tale of two women whose lives intersect during the Vietnam War. Join Elaine Newton as she examines this compelling narrative of memory, choices and the weight of the past.
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James McBride
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 7:30pm, Hayes Hall
James McBride, author
Elaine Newton, host
Elaine Newton hosts an evening with award-winning author, musician and screenwriter James McBride, whose landmark memoir, The Color of Water, spent over two years on The New York Times bestseller list. Hear him discuss his latest novel, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, and more.
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