Angie Kim, Acclaimed Author of ‘Miracle Creek’ and ‘Happiness Falls,’ Will Speak at Olney Library on Sunday, Oct. 27

Angie Kim, critically acclaimed and bestselling author of "Miracle Creek" and "Happiness Falls," will share how she became a writer after pursuing other successful careers when she speaks at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Olney Library. There is no charge to attend the presentation.

The Olney Library is located at 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road in Olney. Advance registration is not required to attend, but seating is limited. This program is funded by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Ms. Kim, who started her writing career at the Writer's Center in Bethesda, has written two highly regarded works of fiction.

Miracle Creek, which was published in 2019, became an international bestseller and won the Edgar Award for “Best First Novel.” Happiness Falls was published in 2023, became a New York Times bestseller. It was selected as a “New American Voices Award” finalist and was a Good Morning America Book Club pick. Happiness Falls will be adapted for television by actor/writer Ethan Hawke.

Ms. Kim will talk about her writing craft and the process of writing. She will discuss her legal background and how personal experiences, including raising her children, shaped the content of her books.

Following her talk, there will be a question-and-answer session. Light refreshments will be served. Copies of her books will be available for purchase and signing.

Learn more about Angie Kim by visiting her website and Instagram.

For more information about the program, contact the Olney Library at 240-773-9545.