Library Book Talk Series - A Conversation with John Burt In-Person / Online
All are welcome to attend the next in the Brandeis Library’s Book Talk Series, this time featuring John Burt for a talk about his new novel, A Moment's Surrender.
"A Moment’s Surrender follows freshman writing instructor Paul Bishop in the aftermath of the murder of his former best friend, the renowned poet Tom Corbin. Haunted by guilt and bound by a devastating secret, Paul takes it upon himself to care for Tom’s terminally ill widow, Susan. But the truth he withholds — that Tom had planned to leave Susan for another woman, Paul’s own long-ago lover Rachel Lake — draws Paul into a painful triangle of loyalty, betrayal, and unresolved desire. Caught between the two women, Paul must navigate a web of grief and deception that threatens to undo them all."
The Brandeis Library Book Talk Series provides a platform for Brandeis authors to showcase their recent book publications, to engage with the community, share insights from their work, and discuss its impact.
We hope to see you there, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in the Gardner Jackson room, or over Zoom (Click here for Zoom link)!
If you're interested in participating in a future book talk, please reach out to Matthew Sheehy, University Librarian. We look forward to celebrating and amplifying the work of our faculty authors!
- Date:
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Time:
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Gardner Jackson, Mezzanine level of Goldfarb Library
- Online:
- This is an online event.
- Event URL:
- https://brandeis.zoom.us/j/99305344887
- Audience:
- Faculty Grad Students Staff Undergraduates
- Categories:
- Events
