West Hartford Reads! is an annual library program encouraging everyone to read the works of one notable author, culminating each year with the author visiting West Hartford, Connecticut. This year, we were excited to host acclaimed author Nick Hornby!
Books by Nick Hornby
Selected Film Adaptations
Selected Screenplays by Nick Hornby
Since 2000, many prominent authors have appeared in West Hartford including the following:
Nick Hornby (2023)
Gish Jen (2022)
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (2019) (watch here)
Billy Collins (2018)
Anna Quindlen (2017)
Richard Russo (2017)
Luis Alberto Urrea (2016)
Amy Bloom (2002/2007/2015)
Wally Lamb (2014)
Sue Miller (2013)
Adriana Trigiani (2012)
Frank Deford (2011)
David Rhodes (2010)
Elizabeth McCracken (2009)
Ralph Nader (2009)
Anne Fadiman (2008)
Alice Mattison (2001/2008)
Mary-Ann Tirone Smith (2008)
Galway Kinnell (2007)
Stewart O’Nan (2007)
Jonathan Franzen (2005)
Anita Shreve (2004)
Elizabeth Berg (2003)
Jennifer Weiner (2002)
Thomas Cahill (2002)
Jill Ker Conway (2001)
Simon Winchester (2001)
Dominick Dunne (2001)
Bill Bryson (2000)
Read Past Authors!
West Hartford Public Library is able to offer this annual free event to the public each year through grant funding from the Thomas F. Kilfoil Bequest, West Hartford Public Library Foundation, and from library lovers like you! To donate to the Foundation, click the PayPal button or see other ways to give HERE.