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Brought to you by one of the nation’s premier independent bookstores, in the heart of Pennsylvania’s capital city. We proudly host national award-winning authors and emerging literary sensations in our weekly book-talk-and-signing series. SIGNED books by featured authors now available at www.MidtownScholar.com

Join us as we celebrate the essential role of literature in contemporary society and engage the region’s vibrant literary and civic community in wide-ranging discussions on books, politics, arts & culture.

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THE HIDDEN ARMY OF FEMALE CODEBREAKERS An Evening with Liza Mundy

 
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Who were the American women that secretly served as codebreakers during World War II? How did this hidden chapter of the war — nearly erased from history— help shorten the war? In Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II, bestselling author Liza Mundy brings these stories to life — detailing how these female codebreakers saved countless lives. Featuring dazzling research and interviews with surviving code girls, Mundy delivers an instant classic of wartime history. 

Mundy will take the stage with WITF's Scott LaMar to discuss her fascinating book and a "story of courage and determination that makes you want to work harder and be better."

"IRRESISTIBLE . . . WE OWE MUNDY GRATITUDE FOR RESCUING THESE HIDDEN FIGURES FROM OBSCURITY." — WASHINGTON POST