Darien Library is thrilled to present its Eighth Annual Novel Tea fundraiser featuring New York Times-bestselling author Curtis Sittenfeld. The luncheon will be held at Wee Burn Country Club on Wednesday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“We are honored to welcome Curtis Sittenfeld, who will join us to discuss her wildly popular novels Romantic Comedy, Prep, American Wife, Eligible, Rodham, and more,” said Margit Bluestein, member of the Darien Library Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Novel Tea Committee.
The event will include a silent auction with exclusive items. All funds raised from the Novel Tea will be dedicated to library resources, including new technology, purchasing new books and materials, and supporting all programs and guest speakers.
Sponsorship opportunities are currently available for purchase, and single tickets will be on sale September 1, pending availability. All sponsors are invited to a private meet-and-greet reception with Curtis Sittenfeld and will also receive a signed copy of Romantic Comedy. Already committed sponsors for The Novel Tea include Title Sponsor the Wyper Family Author Fund; Novel Sponsors JP Morgan Private Bank, Cathy Thomas--Houlihan Lawrence and New Canaan, Darien & Rowayton Magazine; Novella Sponsors DR Bank and David Harvey Fine Jewelers; and Short Story Sponsors A Little Something White, Sara Parent – Elli Travel, Lynne Somerville—Compass, Sheree Frank-Houlihan Lawrence, and Significant Homes, LLC.
For additional sponsorship opportunities, tickets, and more information, please visit darienlibrary.org/noveltea or contact the Darien Library Administrative Office at 203-669-5220.
About Curtis Sittenfeld
Curtis Sittenfeld is the bestselling author of seven novels: Romantic Comedy, Prep, The Man of My Dreams, American Wife, Sisterland, Eligible, and Rodham. Her recent novel Romantic Comedy was immediately picked by Reese Witherspoon as her current Book Club Pick. The book explores the neurosis-inducing and heart-fluttering wonder of love, while slyly dissecting the social rituals of romance and gender relations in the modern age.