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Ness to sign new novel at House of Books April 25
KENT, Conn.—Bestselling author Patrick Ness will give a talk and sign his new book, “Piper at the Gate of Dusk,” in the space above House of Books, 10 North Main Street, on […]
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Traub to give author’s talk at House of Books
KENT, Conn.—The House of Books will present James Traub, local author, journalist and historian for an author’s talk and signing of his new book, “The Cradle of Citizenship, How Schools […]
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Carol Matzke, House of Books founder, dies
KENT, Conn.—Carol L. (Hoffman) Matzke passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 22, 2026. She was a beloved mother and stepmother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, community member […]
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Author Talk set at House of Books
KENT, Conn.—The House of Books at 10 North Main St. will hold a book talk and signing with author Lindsay Hill Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 4 p.m. Hill will be […]
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House of Books plans discussion of ‘A Mercy’
KENT, Conn.—The August Book Club at the House of Books will feature a relaxed discussion led by Ben Rybeck of “A Mercy” by Toni Morrison on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at […]
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Summer events to celebrate 100 years of ‘Gatsby’
KENT, Conn. — Kent Memorial Library is celebrating 100 years of “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald with a variety of events. The events are co-sponsored by the library […]
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Connecticut author Flaherty to speak at library
KENT, Conn—The Kent Memorial Library and the House of Books will co-sponsor a May 8 appearance by Brendan Flaherty, whose debut novel, “The Dredge,” follows the story of two estranged […]
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House of Books discussion to focus on “Ballerina”
KENT, Conn.—The House of Books will hold a casual discussion of Patrick Modiano’s book, “Ballerina,” Wednesday, March 19, at 6 p.m. at the bookstore, 10 North Main St. In the […]
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House of Books book club to discuss “Lesser Ruins”
KENT, Conn. — The House of Books Book Club will discuss “Lesser Ruins” by Mark Haber on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. Haber, the author of “Reinhardt’s Garden” and […]