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Visiting Writers: John Vercher

Wednesday, November 06, 2024 @ 4:30pm



Monmouth University - The Great Hall
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

John’s debut novel, Three-Fifths, was named one of the best books of 2019 by the Chicago Tribune. In the U.K., Three-Fifths was named a Book of the Year by The Sunday Times, The Financial Times, and The Guardian. His second novel, After the Lights Go Out, was published by Soho Press. It’s been called “simply brilliant” by Publishers Weekly in a starred review, “shrewd and explosive” by The New York Times, and was named an Editors’ Choice in Adult Fiction for 2022 by Booklist. His third novel, Devil Is Fine has received starred reviews from Booklist and BookPage, was named a Best New Book of the Summer by TIME Magazine and The Root, an Indie Next pick for July, and one of the Top Ten Books to Add to Your Reading List in June by the Los Angeles Times. Additionally, Devil is Fine was a June book pick by The Center for Fiction, one of the 12 Must-Read Books of June by The Chicago Review of Books, a Book of the Day for July by NPR, and was featured on NPR’s It’s Been A Minute.




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See Scarecrow Alley at Physick Estate this October

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Create your own scarecrow that will take up residence beside others along "Scarecrow Alley" this Halloween season, when the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate (1048 Washington Street), are transformed into a spectacle of scary and silly, all original, handmade specters, October 5 to November 2, 2025.



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(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- This fall, the Philadelphia region will become the world's only destination where visitors can step into history and participate in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration honoring the 250th birthdays of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Taking place October 9-16, with additional events on November 7-11, 2025, the Navy & Marine Corps 250th Celebration will honor our nation's maritime services with a dynamic series of landmark events, proudly hosted by Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps (Homecoming 250®).



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Grunin Center hosts A Conversation with Admiral James G. Stavridis, USN (Ret.)

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County College Foundation will host a conversation with Admiral James G. Stavridis, a distinguished retired 4-star U.S. Navy Admiral and former Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, at the Grunin Center for the Arts on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The event will offer the community a rare opportunity to hear firsthand from one of the most accomplished military leaders and strategic thinkers of our time.



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Viking 5K and Fun Run to Benefit Ocean County College Students

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- On Sunday, September 7, 2025, the Ocean County College Foundation, Ocean County College Athletics, and Kean Ocean host the 2025 Viking 5K and Fun Run (rain or shine) on the Ocean County College main campus in Toms River. This exciting annual event is aimed at supporting the Foundation's mission of enhancing access to higher education through scholarships and awards for Ocean County residents.



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Learn All About New Jersey and the Gilded Age at the Brick Library

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