James Patterson, bestselling author and 1969 Manhattan University graduate, will join an intimate conversation on September 9th at Kelly Commons to discuss his life, career, and the influence of the University and NYC on his writing. The event marks the launch of the James Patterson Honors Program Speaker Series, tied to the cross-disciplinary program he founded in 2024. Following the talk, Patterson will take audience questions, sign books, and give the first 400 attendees a free copy of "The First Gentleman", his latest collaboration with President Bill Clinton.

Members of the public interested in attending the event should register here: https://manhattancollege.formstack.com/forms/james_patterson_event