Betty Shamieh with Ayelet Waldman
About this event
Kepler’s is delighted to host Betty Shamieh on the publication of her debut novel, Too Soon. This funny, sexy, and heart-wrenching book explores exile, ambition, and hope across three generations of Palestinian American women. Arabella, a New York director, is offered an opportunity to direct a risqué interpretation of a Shakespeare classic in the West Bank. As Arabella navigates feelings for her grandmother's matchmaking schemes and complicated family history, her journey of self-discovery unfolds amidst cultural complexities. With biting hilarity, Too Soon introduces bold and unforgettable voices connecting past and present to illuminate our shared history.
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