National Book Award finalist and internationally bestselling author Ali Benjamin joins us for a virtual event to celebrate her first adult novel, THE SMASH-UP, a timely story about a marriage facing the cultural, political, and social challenges of our day. This sharp, fresh novel, inspired by a classic Edith Wharton novella, is a moving portrait of a family in distress and a powerful exploration of how the things we fail to notice can shatter a family, a community, and a nation. During the event, Ali will discuss her new book and answer audience questions.