Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 11:00 PM - 12:30 AM ยท Strand Book Store, Noho, New York City
Harlan Coben launches his memoir on writing, Plot Twist, with a conversation alongside Amor Towles in the Rare Book Room. The New York Times bestselling author discusses his creative process behind more than 100 million books sold worldwide.
Eighteen miles of books is a number that sounds like a boast until you're two hours in, still circling the used fiction floor looking for that one Cheever collection. The rare books room on the third floor is where the real decisions happen. First editions, pristine dust jackets, and price tags that make you think harder about what a book is worth. The canvas tote is half the point: you leave the Strand branded, stack under arm, ready to do it again next week.