Author Talk: Stephen P. Kiernan
Bobcat Reads will host a Live Author Talk with Stephen P. Kiernan of The Glass Château.
Join us virtually for a unique opportunity to connect with the author, ask questions, and discuss the book with fellow readers. In this Author Talk, you will explore the book in a way that will enhance your understanding and appreciation of the story.
The Glass Chateau: A Novel – In post–World War II France, former Resistance fighter Asher seeks refuge at Le Château Guérin, where a group of survivors restores stained glass for bombed cathedrals. As he learns the craft, Asher must conceal his Jewish identity while helping a fractured community rebuild.
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Stephen P. Kiernan
As a journalist and novelist, Stephen P. Kiernan has published nearly five million words. His newspaper work garnered dozens of awards — including the George Polk Award for medical reporting, the Scripps Howard National Journalism Award, and the Freedom of Information Award from the Joseph Brechner Center for Freedom of Information at the University of Florida.
Stephen’s newest novel, Pollock’s Last Lover, will be out on May 19, 2026. His most recent novel is The Glass Chateau. He is also the author of the novels Universe of Two, The Curiosity (now in television series development), The Baker’s Secret (a regional bestseller), and The Hummingbird. He has written two nonfiction books, Last Rights and Authentic Patriotism. His work has been translated into many languages and four alphabets.
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Did you know?
- We are in our seventh year of the Bobcat Reads alumni book club!
- More than 400 alumni have already signed up to participate in the Bobcat Reads alumni book club!
- Alumni participants span 41 different majors.
- Alumni of all ages—Class Years 1948-2024—have signed up.