Upcoming Events:
Susan Dominus with Mark Leibovich — at Politics and Prose on Conn Ave
Dominus will be in conversation with Mark Leibovich. Leibovich is a staff writer at The Atlantic. He is the author of five books, including three New York Times best sellers, and two No. 1 Times best sellers, This Town (2013) and Thank You for Your Servitude (2022). He is the recipient of a National Magazine Award for profile writing. Before joining The Atlantic in 2022, he spent 16 years at The New York Times, based in Washington, serving as the chief national correspondent for The New York Times Magazine. Prior to that, he worked at The Washington Post, where he covered technology and national politics. He is also a political analyst for NBC and MSNBC.
This event is free with first come, first serve seating.
ReThinking with Adam Grant
Adam believes that great minds don’t think alike—they challenge each other to think differently. His weekly show explores new thoughts and new ways of thinking.
Central Synagogue in conversation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
How to talk about family dynamics in a Jewish context.
Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival
We are gearing up for the Martha's Vineyard Book Festival this summer which will be held on August 1-3. We would be delighted to include you in the book festival this summer to discuss The Family Dynamic. It is such an interesting book and it is an issue that we want to highlight this summer. We would be honored to have you in the festival.
Among some of the authors confirmed for this summer are Geraldine Brooks, Jonathan Capehart, Chris Hayes, Wally Lamb, Andrew Lawler, Eric Kim, Evan Osnos, Tyler Pager, Adam Ross, Danzy Senna, Curtis Sittenfeld, and Kara Swisher.
The Book Festival begins on Friday night, August 1 with our opening event, and runs on Saturday and Sunday, August 2 and 3. On Saturday, each author participates in one topical panel discussion. These panels run for about an hour and are followed by a book signing. On Sunday, each author also has an individual session. Each individual author talk runs for about 50 minutes, in an interview format, and is followed by a book signing. Our venue on Martha's Vineyard is in the rural area of the island, in the town of Chilmark, in tents. Saturday and Sunday are free with sponsorships covering our costs, and the festival has been very successful.
The festival works with Bunch of Grapes on book sales and the Vineyard Gazette is our sponsor. The book festival has a large and devoted following thanks to years of bringing in some of the country's leading authors, a focus on great literature, on important issues of the day, and many years of running this program with a history of excellence.
We will cover transportation to/from the island from the NY area. For housing, we will provide housing on the island for 2 nights, generally in separate wing or cottages of private homes. We would be so happy to have you in the Martha's Vineyard Book Festival and welcome you to the island. We hope this will work. Please let us know.
KERA “Think” (Dallas NPR)
Think is a daily, topic-driven interview and call-in program hosted by Krys Boyd covering a wide variety of topics ranging from history, politics, current events, science, technology and emerging trends to food and wine, travel, adventure, and entertainment.
92nd St. Y - Susan Dominus with Lauren Groff and Sarah True with Taffy Brodesser-Akner
Join acclaimed New York Times Magazine staff writer Susan Dominus, National Book Award-finalist novelist Lauren Groff (Fates and Furies, Matrix, and more), two-time U.S. Olympian Sarah True, and New York Times Magazine staff writer, bestselling author and Emmy-nominated screenwriter Taffy Brodesser-Akner (Fleishman is in Trouble, Long Island Compromise) for an exploration of extraordinary siblings — and Dominus’ new book, The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success.
Interbang Books: Susan Dominus in Conversation with Lael Brodsky
This event is free to attend. Pre-orders are encouraged.
An Evening with “New York Times” Staff Writer Susan Dominus, David Lawrence, Jr. and Marilyn Holifield
Books & Books and the Books & Books Literary Foundation are proud to present an evening with Susan Dominus discussing The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success (Crown, $30).
The book introduces us to the Holifields, including Marilyn Holifield, a Miami-based Holland & Knight partner.
What explains those rare families that boast multiple children who achieve extraordinary success? An award-winning New York Times journalist weaves story with science to explore the circumstances that set those families apart.
This event is FREE and open to the public and books will be available for purchase the night of the event! Please RSVP only if you intend to join us.
The Lynx Books: Susan Dominus and Lauren Groff with The Family Dynamic
Join us for an evening with author Susan Dominus. She will discuss her newest book, The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success, alongside co-owner (and featured subject in Susan's book!) Lauren Groff.
Scarsdale Adult School: Susan Dominus with Lori Rotskoff
Meet New York Times journalist Susan Dominus for a discussion of her new book, The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success (2025) in conversation with Lori Rotskoff. Hear insights from scientific research into the ongoing “nature-versus-nurture” question in explaining the rare families that boast multiple children who achieve extraordinary success, sometimes in widely varied fields. Find out what can be learned about their struggles and the enigmatic, often disregarded role of sibling relationships. Inspired by the accomplishments of the legendary Bronte sisters, Dominus researched and detailed the stories of six remarkable families whose children achieved great success in their fields, from Olympic athlete to award-winning novelist to successful entrepreneur. Time will be reserved for Q&A.
Please note: Registration includes a signed copy of the book.
This program begins with a hearty Continental breakfast in a club setting overlooking Long Island Sound. Menu includes make-your-own yogurt parfaits with granola and other toppings, fresh fruit, hard-boiled eggs, mini pastries, coffee, tea, and orange juice. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Student Aid Fund.
Greenlight Bookstore: Susan Dominus with Emily Nussbaum
Event link: https://gpsparentseries.org/events/susan-dominus/
In this compelling conversation, Dominus and Damour will delve into the questions that shape every parent’s hopes: Why do some siblings thrive while others struggle? What fuels ambition and resilience in children? Drawing from Dominus’s new book The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success, the session will explore the subtle forces—within families and beyond—that influence motivation, drive, and emotional well-being.
This session offers practical, research-informed reflections that challenge easy answers and encourage deeper thinking about what it means to support children in today’s high-pressure world. Parents will walk away with insights into how to nurture their children’s potential, understand the emotional undercurrents of sibling dynamics, and create a home environment that supports both achievement and healthy relationships.