As the signature event during the Library's 2019 Adult Summer Reading Program, "Favorite Fiction: Rebooted," bestselling author Madeline Miller will discuss the mythological stories in her books, "The Song of Achilles" and "Circe." Book signings and sales by Indy Reads Books will follow.
"The Song of Achilles," Miller's first novel, was awarded the 2012 Orange Prize for Fiction and has been translated into more than 25 languages. Her second novel, "Circe," won the 2018 Elle Big Book Award. Both books were New York Times bestsellers. This program will be held in Central Library's Clowes Auditorium. This program is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
As the hub of the Indianapolis Public Library system, Central Library showcases renowned architecture and services. The original 1917 building, designed by Paul Cret and constructed of Indiana limestone in the Greek Doric style, was considered one of the most outstanding secular buildings in the U.S. Its six-story glass and steel-framed addition, designed by Evans Woollen, opened in 2007.