Pulitzer Prize Winner Anna Quindlen Headlines Author Luncheon
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Ridgewood NJ, Literary fans in North Jersey, mark your calendars! The Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood Public Library has announced that Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and legendary author Anna Quindlen will be the keynote speaker for their 36th annual Author Luncheon.
Scheduled for April 9, 2026, at The Terrace in Paramus, the event serves as a major stop on Quindlen’s national tour for her highly anticipated new novel, “More than Enough.”
A Homecoming for a New Jersey Legend
A native of South Brunswick and a 2018 New Jersey Hall of Fame inductee, Quindlen’s return to the Garden State is a major event for local bibliophiles.
Quindlen’s storied career includes:
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The Pulitzer Prize: Won in 1992 for her groundbreaking New York Times column, “Public and Private.”
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Bestselling Pedigree: Author of 11 novels and 13 nonfiction works, including the #1 hits Rise and Shine and A Short Guide to a Happy Life.
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Hollywood Success: Her novel One True Thing was adapted into a major motion picture starring Meryl Streep and Renée Zellweger.
About the New Novel: “More than Enough”
Attendees will get an inside look at Quindlen’s latest work. “More than Enough” explores the modern complexities of identity in the age of DNA technology. The story follows a woman whose life is turned upside down by an ancestry test, forcing her to confront long-held secrets about her family and herself.
Event Details & Ticket Information
The Author Luncheon is the premier fundraising event for the library, offering a full afternoon of literary culture and community support.
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When: April 9, 2026
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Where: The Terrace, Paramus, NJ
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The Experience:
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Meet-and-Greet: Personal book signing with Anna Quindlen.
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Gourmet Dining: A seated three-course lunch preceded by a cocktail hour.
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Interactive Talk: A moderated discussion followed by a live audience Q&A.
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Fundraising: Extensive silent auction and 50/50 raffle.
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Registration:
Tickets are available now through March 25, 2026.
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Price Range: $100 to $250.
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Add-on: Purchase the new book with your ticket for an additional $30.
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Where to Buy: Visit supportridgewoodlibrary.org.
Supporting the Future of the Ridgewood Library
This is the first major luncheon hosted by the newly unified Friends Foundation of the Ridgewood Public Library. Following their 2025 merger, the Foundation now manages all private fundraising and the library’s endowment, ensuring that Ridgewood continues to offer world-class facilities and programs.
Whether you are a lifelong fan of Quindlen’s “Public and Private” columns or a book club member eager for her next novel, this luncheon is the “can’t-miss” literary event of the spring.
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