The Library at the Public Theater
Free

2025 New Year New Books Party

Ring in the new year among fellow PEN America members at our annual New Year New Books Party! Join us as we celebrate community, literature, and free expression. PEN America’s membership is an international community of writers, educators, librarians, and multidisciplinary artists who uphold our mission to fight for free expression and celebrate literary excellence. Come toast to your favorite books from the year and connect with fellow members! We will provide drink tickets for the first 40 guests. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.

The New Year New Books Party is a member-exclusive event, and space is limited. To register for this special event, please visit the password-protected PEN America Member Benefits page.

Not a member? Join today! For questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Celebrating PEN America Members

This year, members of PEN America have published more than 100 works across genres, written in and translated from a multitude of languages, and gained national recognition. Please check out their works in our reading list on Bookshop! Click here to view the full list.

We are also compiling a slideshow of all members’ publications—including those not available on Bookshop—that will be playing during the party and is available to view below. Please click the right side of the image to move through the slideshow:

If you are a member and would like your work to be included, please inquire with [email protected].

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