By Julia Olson
Assistant Editor
On Wednesday, July 16 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., the Mayerson JCC will be hosting an online book event that covers “The Singer Sisters” by Sarah Seltzer.
Seltzer will join attendees virtually to discuss her novel with moderator Betsy Singer Lefton.
Seltzer is a journalist and cultural critic, writing for the New York Times, Time Magazine, Cosmopolitan, The Nation, Glamor, Jezebel and more. “The Singer Sisters” is not Seltzer’s first piece of fiction, as she has published numerous short stories, but it is her debut full length novel. Seltezr is currently Executive Editor at Lilith Magazine, an independent Jewish feminist publication.
Seltzer’s novel follows Emma Cantor, an alternative musician on the performance circuit in 1996. Her mother, Judie, is a 1960s folk musician who, once famous, is now reclusive. During her journey toward a record deal, Emma learns a dark secret about her family. The book details the ups and downs of a musical career and explores the ways women sacrifice other elements of their life for professional success. The Boston Globe describes Seltzer’s book as “a rich and rollicking debut. “The lyrics she includes move the plot forward in intriguing directions and reveal the inner lives of her characters,” says the Columbus Dispatch in another review.
The event at the JCC is a virtual one, so a link to join the conversation will be sent to attendees once registration is complete.
