Miller Library Hosting 'The Final Revival Of Opal & Nev' Book Talk

Press release from Hamden Library:

April 23, 2023

Initiated by the Connecticut State Library, the program All CT Reads promotes lifelong reading, learning, and connection. Each year, a rotating state-wide community committee selects, recognizes, and celebrates one main book title and three shortlisted book titles for three age groups: Kids (Ages 8-12), Teens (Ages 13-18), and Adults. In May, the Hamden Public Library is participating in All CT Reads by reading and discussing the 2023 Adult choice "The Final Revival of Opal & Nev" by Dawnie Walton. This discussion is offered both in-person in Miller Library’s First Floor Program Room, 2901 Dixwell Avenue, and via Zoom, Monday, May 22nd at 6:30 pm.

Longlisted for the 2022 Women’s Prize in Fiction, Dawnie Walton’s 2021 debut novel, "The Final Revival of Opal & Nev" is the exhilarating story of Opal Jewell and Neville Charles, an interracial rock duo who rise to stardom in the 1970’s music scene. From humble beginnings as determined and unconventional songwriters to becoming influential musicians overnight, Opal & Nev’s musical and personal journey will encompass decades of successes, betrayals, controversy, and perseverance as they find themselves returning to the spotlight for one last show. Praise for "The Final Revival of Opal & Nev" includes the following from the New York Times: "Feels truer and more mesmerizing than some true stories. It’s a packed time capsule that doubles as a stick of dynamite."

Interested? Copies of "The Final Revival of Opal & Nev" are available at the library and downloadable books are available on Libby (formerly Overdrive) with your Hamden library card. Town residents may obtain a library card at any of the library branches.

If you are planning to join this event in-person, please register in advance here. To attend this event on Zoom, please register here. For Zoom attendees, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about the book discussion meeting and (if signed up virtually) a Zoom meeting link after registering. To learn more about All CT Reads, click here.

If you have any questions about this program, please contact us by emailing us at info@hamdenlibrary.org, or by calling us at 203-287-2680.

This press release was produced by Hamden Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.