In honor of the release of The Story of the Lost Child, the concluding installment in the Neapolitan Novels, John Waters, Sonali Deraniyagala (Wave), Elizabeth Strout (Olive Kitteridge), Judith Thurman (The New Yorker) and other guests discuss the books and the mysterious Italian author whose series about the moving and turbulent friendships of Elena and Lila, became a literary phenomenon. Conversation moderated by Parul Sehgal (New York Times Book Review). Excerpts will be performed by actors Amy Ryan (Birdman) and Zoe Kazan (Olive Kitteridge, Ruby Sparks).  Hosted by Amanda Stern.    

In collaboration with Europa Editions and the Happy Ending Music & Reading series.  

For tickets and information, visit Thalia Book Club: Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels at Symphony Space.