08/21/2026
The Original: Author Event with Priya Parmar
Wednesday, August 26th @ 6:30 pm in the Community Room
Join us for an in-person author event with Priya Parmar, to celebrate her latest book, The Original. This stunning novel plunges into the tumultuous life of screen icon Katharine Hepburn, a star whose fierce independence, passionate spirit, and fluid sexuality shattered Hollywood’s rules and redefined what it meant to be a woman in film. With sharp prose and unforgettable characters, The Original is a story of love, aspiration, and the price of living authentically.
When young Katharine Hepburn loses her beloved brother, she makes two decisions: she will become famous, and she will never let anyone hurt her again. Leaving home to pursue an acting career, Kate is lured to Hollywood, accompanied by her lover, Laura. Los Angeles in the early 1930s is a town full of secrets. Everyone comes with a story. Soon, she is scooped into the studio system and launched as a star—but stars must play by the rules and Kate, brilliant, bisexual, and fiercely independent, refuses to conform.
Priya Parmar is the author of The Original and Vanessa and Her Sister, a New York Times Notable Book, as well as co-author of the musical, Sylvia (London Old Vic), nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Original Musical. She believes in rescuing animals, veganism, protecting the ocean, and stories. She splits her time between Hawaii and Connecticut with her family and four rescue dogs.
Books will be available for sale & signing at this event. Please register @ https://www.avonctlibrary.info/event/theoriginalpriyaparmar/
