This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel

Told through a compassionate lens, the novel weaves themes of revelations, fairy tales, and the difficulty and beauty of change while taking on timely and important questions about identity and the unpredictability of childhood and parenting.

The Author

Laurie Frankel is a New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of four novels that have been translated into 25 languages. ​She is a Baltimore native who now resides with her family in Seattle, Washington.

Author Visit

Spend the afternoon of Saturday, February 26 with acclaimed author Laurie Frankel. Frankel talks about the inspiration behind our One Book, One Community read, This Is How It Always Is. ​This event takes place online or in person and is free and open to all.

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Join the movement to foster community through reading. One Book, One Community invites all readers in the Cook Memorial, Indian Trails, and Vernon Area library districts to read this year's selection, participate in book discussions and related events, and hear from the author. ​Events are open to all, regardless of home library.

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One Book, One Community is a partnership among Cook Memorial, Indian Trails, and Vernon Area public libraries. Events and resources are free and open to all, regardless of home library.

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