Joshua Henkin

The World Without You (Pantheon)

Acclaimed novelist Joshua Henkin reads and signs his third book, The World Without You, a poignant novel about sibling rivalries, marriage in crisis, and the aftermath of family tragedy. "Witty and wise, poignant and heartfelt. . . . The 4th of July will never be the same for me, nor for my fellow Americans. I can't imagine a world without Joshua Henkin." —Gary Shteyngart "It's no secret that Henkin is a writer of voluminous heart, humanity, and talent." —Julia Glass, author of The Widower's Tale

Joshua Henkin is the author of the novels Swimming Across the Hudson (a Los Angeles Times Notable Book), Matrimony (a New York Times Notable Book), and The World Without You (on-sale from Pantheon June 19). His stories have been published widely, cited for distinction in Best American Short Stories and broadcast on NPR's Selected Shorts. He directs the MFA Program in Fiction Writing at Brooklyn College.

Photo of the author by Matthew Polis.

THIS EVENT WAS RECORDED LIVE AT SKYLIGHT BOOKS JULY 16, 2012.

Copies of his book can be purchased here: http://tinyurl.com/ct9z5me