Book Lovers Luncheon 2023

SOLD OUT: Please contact the friendsandfoundation@princetonlibrary.org or 609-924-9529 ext. 1280 to be added to the waitlist

2023 Book Lovers Luncheon: Lynne Olson, “Empress of the Nile” 

The Friends and Foundation of the Princeton Public Library will host renowned author, historian, and journalist Lynne Olson for the Book Lovers Luncheon on April 28 at the Nassau Inn. 

Olson is The New York Times bestselling author of “Madame Fourcade’s Secret War,” “Last Hope Island,” “Those Angry Days,” and “Citizens of London.” She has been a consulting historian for the National WWII Museum in New Orleans and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Olson will be in conversation with Dr. Will Storrar, director of the Center of Theological Inquiry, and will discuss her February 28 release “Empress of the Nile.” The book tells the extraordinary story of an intrepid French archaeologist who led the international effort to save ancient Egyptian temples from the floodwaters of the Aswan Dam. New York Times bestselling author Kati Marton describes the new release as a “tonic” and a “reminder that one unstoppable woman can bend history to her will.” 

Join a community of readers for a lively conversation about all of Lynne’s acclaimed titles. There will be door prizes, staff will share a list of spring “must reads” and Lynne Olson will sign copies of her new book.

Friday, April 28, 12:00-2:00*

Prince William Ballroom, Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer Square

Princeton, New Jersey 

Individual tickets are $100 and include a copy of Ms. Olson’s latest book, “Empress of the Nile.”

Invite your book groups and your friends! We can accommodate reserved seating for groups up to 10 people.

SOLD OUT: Please contact the friendsandfoundation@princetonlibrary.org or 609-924-9529 ext. 1280 to be added to the waitlist

Take advantage of these special promotions:

Early Supporter Special: Buy your ticket by March 24th for Library Pickup of “Empress of the Nile” between March 28th-April 26th

Full Table Special: Purchase an entire table to guarantee prime seating and advanced/guaranteed personalized book signing

Hosted by the Friends and Foundation of the Princeton Public Library

Proceeds benefit the Princeton Public Library

Audrey Egger, chair of Book Lovers Luncheon and member of the Board of Friends and Foundation of the Princeton Public Library

*We will announce any cancellations due to unanticipated surges in COVID-19 by April and immediately offer refunds and/or provide virtual Book Lover’s Luncheon programming.