The National Writers Series is thrilled to welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner to the City Opera House stage. 

Weiner is known for her moving, humorous, and always emotionally gripping novels about friendship, love and family bonds—especially those between sisters. Two of her most beloved and bestselling novels, Mrs. Everything and In Her Shoes, delve into sisterhood like none other.  And now with The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits she may have written her best yet.  

All this is layered with Jen’s deep knowledge and passion for the intersection of pop culture and feminism, as seen in her NYT op-eds. In The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits, Wiener sets the stage for a story that’s partially set in the early aughts and features just the right amount of nostalgia, while casting fresh eyes on the experience of being a young woman and the price of fame during the seemingly Golden age of pop music.

EVENT DETAILS

NWS has virtual and in-person ticket options for all of its events. You can see Jennifer Weiner in-person at the City Opera House, 106 E. Front Street, Traverse City, Michigan, or buy livestream tickets and watch from anywhere in the world. For in-person ticket holders, the City Opera House doors open at 6 p.m. with live music. The event begins at 7 p.m. and includes a Q&A. Jennifer Weiner will personalize books after the event. For virtual ticket holders, the livestream opens at 6:50 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m.

Livestreaming Underwriter: Nancy Davy

Virtual Ticket plus book (ticket fees not included): $48.50 Shipped; $40.50 book-pickup at Horizon Books in Traverse City

Even if you can’t make it to the City Opera House, you can still enjoy National Writers Series events from the comfort of your own home on event night or later on-demand when it’s more convenient.

Each Virtual Ticket includes a private YouTube link to the event, which begins at 6:50 PM. Virtual audience members can contribute questions to the Q&A through a moderated chat.

Shipping is available anywhere in the continental U.S. by our local bookstore partner Horizon Books of downtown Traverse City, Michigan. Actual costs applied at checkout. Signed copies are only available at the live-event.

Book Release Date: April 8, 2025 – Traverse City locals who’d like to read the book in advance of the event may have the option to pick up their copy at Horizon Books. Instructions will be emailed to you after your purchase.

Additional transaction fees are applied at checkout.