Anna Solomon is Bringing Her Debut Novel, "the Little Bride," to Gloucester This Weekend

"Anna Solomon, who was born and raised in Gloucester, is bringing her debut novel, "the Little Bride,"  to the city this coming weekend.

The book takes place in the late 19th century and follows a young Jewish woman who travels as a mail order bride from cosmopolitan Odessa to the desolate plains of South Dakota. Her much-older husband is a member of the Am Olam movement, which supported Jews in their desire to create an agricultural future. 

Amazon.com picked "The Little Bride" as one of the top 30 novels coming out this fall, and here’s part of what BookPage says about it:

    "A fascinating debut…Riveting….Solomon’s prose is bold and often gritty, and she creates complicated, surprising characters that completely defy expectations."

There are two events, both free:

Friday night, Sept. 16, a reading by Anna at The Bookstore on Main Street–7 p.m.

Saturday night, Sept 17, is a performance with Anna reading and singer-songwritier Clare Burson singing and playing (violin and guitar) songs she wrote after reading the book.  This performance, "A Little Suite for the Little Bride," takes place at 7:30 at the Gloucester temple on Middle Street."