Dr. Natalie Dykstra, emerita professor of English at Hope College, returns to discuss her latest book, Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, published by Mariner Books and hailed by the New York Times as “an exquisite biography… a tribute to the power of art.” Dykstra will share her research journey, writing insights, and hope for the future of the Arts and Humanities.

There will be time for questions for the author and book signing. Copies of Chasing Beauty will be available for purchase at the American Writers Museum.