The Lit Salon is an intimate literary salon set to candlelight inside Maison Brooklyn.

Upcoming Events

Eden Undone: A True Story of Sex, Murder, and Utopia at the Dawn of WWII

October 9

6:30 - 9 PM
Maison Brooklyn

On October 9, The Lit Salon will feature Abbott Kahler on the launch of her new book Eden Undone: A True Story of Sex, Murder, and Utopia at the Dawn of World War II. An incredible true story of murder, romance, and a fateful search for utopia in the Galápagos—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Ghosts of Eden Park

A welcome cocktail will be served and a performance by The Brownstone Quartet will open the event, followed by an hour of conversation and audience Q&A hosted by author and journalist Michelle Young and Pulitzer Prize winner Debby Applegate. A book signing and mingling with complimentary drinks will conclude the event.

The Lit Salon is an intimate literary salon set to candlelight inside Maison Brooklyn, a lovingly restored, historic 1890s townhouse.

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Praise for The Lit Salon!

“I’m coming to every single one ever.”

- Sarah Maslin Nir, author, journalist & two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize

“This is why we live in New York.”

Michael Cannell, author & journalist

“You’re ruined now! You’ll never see another book talk as fabulous as this one!”

- Debby Applegate, Pulitzer Prize winning biographer

The Lit Salon is hosted by author and journalist Michelle Young, featuring candlelit conversations with award-winning authors at the release of their latest books.

Guests will be welcomed with a specialty cocktail inspired by the book and a musical performance by The Brownstone Trio will open each event, followed by an author conversation, book signing, and mingling with complimentary drinks. The Lit Salon can also be joined virtually.

Maison Brooklyn

The Lit Salon takes place in the parlor of Maison Brooklyn, an 1890s townhouse that was lovingly restored and modernized by Michelle Young and Augustin Pasquet with re-ad architecture.

The home was a finalist for the 2023 NYCxDESIGN award’s House Renovation category. Together, Michelle and Augustin run Maison Brooklyn, a real estate rental and property management company specializing in historic homes.

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