Program Information:

This year, the Lower Merion Library System’s One Book, One Lower Merion community reading program will feature author Harlan Coben and his book, Plot Twist: Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft. The program invites readers of all ages to come together to hear about Coben’s exploration of the writing process, storytelling, and the unpredictable twists of life, followed by a Q&A.

In “Plot Twist,” Harlan Coben pulls back the curtain on his creative process. Through personal stories, candid reflections, and practical advice, Coben shares the challenges and triumphs of writing, emphasizing that both life and storytelling are full of unexpected turns and imperfect beginnings. The book is both an inspiration for aspiring writers and a celebration of embracing uncertainty and creativity.

Join your neighbors in reading Plot Twist: Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft, and be a part of One Book, One Lower Merion’s ongoing tradition of community, discovery, and storytelling.

Purchase your ticket to One Book, One Lower Merion here. A ticket is required to attend.

About the Author:

Harlan Coben is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s leading storytellers. His thirty-eight suspense novels are published in forty‑six languages and have been number one bestsellers in more than a dozen countries. His Myron Bolitar series has earned the Edgar, Shamus, and Anthony Awards.

Coben is also the creator and executive producer of many television shows, including adaptations on Netflix of the global hits I Will Find You, Missing You, Fool Me Once, Run Away, Stay Close, The Stranger, The Innocent, Gone for Good, Hold Tight, and The Woods as well as Shelter and Lazarus on Amazon Prime.

Day of the Event:  

Each $40 registration covers one seat and one pre-signed copy of Plot Twist: Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft, available for pickup at the event. Each person attending will need their own ticket. All tickets are general admission. Doors open at 6:00 pm with the event starting at 7:00 pm sharp, followed by a Q&A. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Welsh Valley Middle School (325 Tower Ln, Narberth, PA 19072).

Bring confirmation of the emailed receipt for your admission on the day of the event. Please check your spam folder in case it is misdirected. Email foundation@lmls.org with any questions. Purchase your ticket at weblink.donorperfect.com/2026obolm.

Funds raised by this event will support the Lower Merion Library Foundation mission to support the activities and services of the Lower Merion Library System, a public library system serving the residents of Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania. All registration funds raised will support the One Book, One Lower Merion Program. The Lower Merion Library Foundation is a charitable 501(c)3 organization.