John Pipkin, Writer in Residence and Visiting Assistant Professor of English, will be reading from The Blind Astronomer’s Daughter, his new novel, on Wednesday 2 November in the Mood-Bridwell Atrium. He will also be discussing his creative process, and signing copies of the novel.

The Blind Astronomer’s Daughter tells the story of Caroline Ainsworth, whose father, Arthur, commits suicide after going blind from observing the sun. Caroline reluctantly takes up her father’s work, but soon finds herself caught up in events that shake Ireland and Western Europe at century’s end.

There will be beautiful sentences, great conversation, and terrific food courtesy of the English Department. So do drop by Mood Atrium on the 2nd. All are welcome.

Pipkin is the author of the award-winning novel, Woodsburner (Anchor, 2010). You can find out more about the author and his novels at http://www.johnpipkin.com/