Historian Sarah MacNamara in Ybor City to launch new book about Ybor

Tombolo Books presents Brunch With Valérie Perrin, a hybrid event featuring St. Petersburg poet laureate Gloria Muñoz in person conducting a virtual interview with the bestselling French author of “Fresh Water for Flowers.” The event, which includes mimosas and pastries, takes place at 10 a.m. April 30 at the bookstore, 2153 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Tickets are $18.95 for admission and a copy of the book or $10 for admission only at tombolobooks.com/events.

Historian Sarah MacNamara will launch her nonfiction book, “Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South,” in conversation with Carmen Alvarez at 6 p.m. May 3 at the Ybor City Historic Kress Building, 1624 E Seventh Ave., Tampa. Free; RSVP at tinyurl.com/3x5hjds2.

Southern noir novelist Eli Cranor will be in conversation about his new book, “Ozark Dogs,” with bestselling thriller writer Lisa Unger at 7 p.m. May 5 at Tombolo Books, 2153 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg. Free; RSVP at tombolobooks.com/events.

Novelist Hernan Diaz will discuss his bestselling novel “Trust,” winner of the Kirkus Prize, and celebrate its paperback release at 2:30 p.m. May 7 at the Oxford Exchange, 420 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. Tickets $5 for admission, $17 for admission and a signed copy of the book at oxfordexchange.com/pages/calendar.

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