An informal talk and book signing with Lauren Belfer for the release of her new novel "And After the Fire."

Lauren Belfer grew up in Buffalo. Her debut novel, City of Light, was a New York Times bestseller, as well as a number one Book Sense pick, a Barnes & Noble Discover Award nominee, a New York Times Notable Book, a Library Journal Best Book, and a Main Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club. City of Light was a bestseller in Great Britain and has been translated into six languages.

Her second novel, A Fierce Radiance, was named a Washington Post Best Novel of 2010 and an NPR Best Mystery of 2010.

Her third novel, And After the Fire, will be published in May, 2016, by HarperCollins.

The Filling Station Restaurant will be open from 4:30pm serving small plates and drinks for consumption during the event. Books for sale by Talking Leaves Books.