A book signing at Parnassus Books

Parnassus Books Lecture Series

Belmont Speaker Series

Throughout the year authors of significant books will launch and discuss their most recent books.  Together both Belmont University and Parnassus Books collaborate to host these individuals to campus.

Some recent speakers have been Irish writer Claire Keegan and Today Show Host Savannah Guthrie. Parnassus Books is an independent bookstore for independent people located in Nashville. The bookshop was opened by novelist Ann Patchett in 2011.

Paranassus Books Sponsored Events

Jodi Picoult
Parnassus Books Lecture Series

Jodi Picoult

Author of "By Any Other Name," in conversation with Hannah Whitten

August 23, 2024

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Massey Performing Arts Center

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Dr. Francis Collins
Parnassus Books Lecture Series

Dr. Francis Collins

Author of "The Road to Wisdom," in conversation with Dr. Anderson Spickard

September 24, 2024

7:00pm - 8:00pm
McAfee Concert Hall

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Riley Keough
Parnassus Books Lecture Series

Riley Keough

Author of "From Here to the Great Unknown," in conversation with Brittany Schaffer

October 14, 2024

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Massey Performing Arts Center

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Malcolm Gladwell
Parnassus Books Lecture Series

Malcolm Gladwell

Author of "Revenge of the Tipping Point," in conversation with Dr. Greg Jones

October 23, 2024

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Curb Event Center

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