Author Event: Alex Finlay in conversation with Sarah Pekkanen

We’re excited to host Alex Finlay to celebrate the release of his newest thriller, THE ANNIVERSARY.

Join us on May 27 as we host Alex Finlay, national bestselling author of PARENTS WEEKEND,  along his book tour for his latest release, THE ANNIVERSARY. 

Alex will be in conversation with fellow author Sarah Pekkanen to discuss their suspense novels, their inspiration, their writing process and more. 

Ticket options include a $10 store credit option and a book-as-ticket option. 

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About the author:

ALEX FINLAY is the bestselling author of several acclaimed novels, including the 2025 instant national bestseller, Parents Weekend. His work regularly appears on best-of-the-year lists and has been translated into twenty-six languages and sold around the world. Alex’s books have been optioned or in development for film and television, including Parents Weekend, which was recently acquired for adaptation to the screen. Alex is the director of the thriller/mystery section of the Leopardi Writing Conference in Italy, and a board member of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation. He lives in Washington, D.C.

About our conversation partner

SARAH PEKKANEN is the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of four novels of suspense including The Golden Couple and the solo author of the thriller Gone Tonight. She is also the solo author of eight internationally bestselling women's fiction books, and an award-winning former journalist. She serves as U.S. Ambassador for RRSA India and works hands-on in India to rescue street dogs. She lives just outside of Washington, D.C., with her family.