Acclaimed Novelist Elizabeth Berg Presents “Earth’s the Right Place for Love”

St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Favorite Author Series presents popular fiction writer Elizabeth Berg for a discussion and signing of her latest novel, “Earth’s the Right Place for Love.”

The event will take place on Thursday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Rd., St. Louis MO, 63123.

The program is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase at the event from The Novel Neighbor.

This beautiful new novel by the beloved author of “Open House” and “Talk Before Sleep” tells the story of two young people growing up in Mason, Missouri, and how Arthur Moses, a shy young man, becomes the wise and compassionate person readers loved in “The Story of Arthur Truluv.”

Nola McCollum is the most desirable girl in Arthur’s class, and he is thrilled when they become friends. But Arthur wants far more than friendship. Unfortunately, Nola has a crush on the wrong Moses—Arthur’s older brother, Frank, who is busy pursuing his own love interest and avoiding the boys’ father, a war veteran with a drinking problem and a penchant for starting fights. When a sudden tragedy rocks the family’s world, Arthur struggles to come to terms with his grief. In the end, it is nature that helps him to understand how to go on, beyond loss, and create a life of forgiveness and empathy. But what can he do about Nola, who seems confused about what she wants in life, and only half aware of the one who loves her most?

Full of unforgettable characters and written with Elizabeth Berg’s characteristic warmth, humor, and insight into people, “Earth’s the Right Place for Love” is about the power of kindness, character, and family, and how love can grow when you least expect it.

Elizabeth Berg is the author of many bestselling novels, including “The Story of Arthur Truluv,” “Night of Miracles,” “The Confession Club,” “Open House” (an Oprah’s Book Club selection), “Talk Before Sleep,” and “The Year of Pleasures,” as well as the short story collection “The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted.” Her novels “Durable Goods” and “Joy School” were selected as ALA Best Books of the Year. Berg’s work has been published in 31 countries, and three of her novels have been turned into television movies.

Program sites are accessible. With at least two weeks' notice, accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Call 314-994-3300 or contact us.