Program Type:
Author EventAge Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration is closed because the event is full.
Program Description
Event Details
Darien Library and Barrett Bookstore welcome author, James Frey, who will discuss his latest and greatest tour de force: Next to Heaven, a darkly funny, razor-sharp thriller that peels back the gilded surface of America’s wealthiest enclaves. This incendiary novel delivers an addictive and voyeuristic plunge into a world where privilege, scandal, and moral decay intertwine, culminating in betrayal, chaos, and murder.
James will be in conversation with local writer, Page Berger.
About the Book
Welcome to New Bethlehem, Connecticut—a town of immaculate lawns, sprawling mansions, and the illusion of perfection. Beneath the designer yoga sets and curated Instagram lives, however, lies a darker truth. At the heart of the story are Devon and Belle: beautiful, wealthy, and unsatisfied. Desperate to feel something beyond the monotony of luxury, they orchestrate an exclusive party for New Bethlehem’s elite—a spectacle of opulence and indulgence designed to push boundaries.
The guest list is a who’s who of moral compromise: an ex-NFL quarterback clawing at relevance, a hockey coach with a weakness for forbidden affairs, and a Wall Street predator who treats wealth as a weapon. With biting wit and unflinching precision, Frey takes readers on a satirical thrill ride through the dark heart of privilege. Readers will find themselves captivated by the twists and turns of a narrative that exposes the treachery behind the American Dream.
This may just be your next summer read!
About the Author
James Frey has been called "America’s Most Notorious Author" by Time Magazine, and "the Bad Boy of American Literature" by The New York Times. He has written multiple global bestsellers, including A Million Little Pieces, Bright Shiny Morning, and The Final Testament of the Holy Bible. He has sold more than 30 million books, and his work is published in 42 languages. He lives in a small town in Connecticut.
About Page Berger
Page Berger is a freelance ghostwriter and writer who pens the bi-weekly Four Top newsletter. She graduated cum laude from Davidson College and earned master’s degrees from Middlebury's Bread Loaf School of English, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Page held positions at the Robin Hood Foundation and Teach For America and worked for several years as the marketing and event director at Barrett Bookstore. Page’s passion lies in fostering community and connection through conversation and storytelling. Learn more at her website.
Need to Know
Need a Ride?
At Home in Darien provides door-to-door transportation services to Darien residents who are age 60+ and for residents ages 18+ who are physically disabled. To get started, call At Home in Darien at 203-655-2227.
Reminder: Evening Parking
Parking is available in Darien Library's parking lot. If the lot is full, there may be parking available behind Nielsen's on Thorndal Circle (view parking map).
