Themes of friendship and hope in Shelby Van Pelt’s 2022 debut novel Remarkably Bright Creatures resonate with millions of readers who vaulted her to the top of the New York Times bestseller list. Join Shelby for revelations about the power of emotions in her Ocean County Library virtual author talk on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m.

Remarkably Bright Creatures is available in print, audiobook, and digital formats at the Ocean County Library.