Michael Dirda, On Conan Doyle: Or, the Whole Art of Storytelling

Tuesday, February 7, at 7 p.m. 

Arts Club of Washington
2017 I Street NW
Michael Dirda, On Conan Doyle: Or, the Whole Art of Storytelling (Princeton Univ., $19.95)
Michael Dirda, the Pulitzer-Prize winning book critic for the Washington Post, will discuss and sign copies of his book, On Conan Doyle. Dirda’s study is an elucidating primer on Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the world’s most famous fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes. It is also a revealing memoir of Dirda’s own lifelong fascination with Holmes, a passion shared with legions of devoted “Baker Street Irregulars.” The lecture will be followed by a reception.  Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Reservations are not required. This event is free and open to the public. Please call 202.331.7282, ext. 16, for more information.