As part of the Purrington Fall Author Series, Catherine Newman, author of the New York Times bestselling novel, “Sandwich,” will read from her book, invite audience questions, and sign copies of the novel on Tuesday, October 22 at 6 pm. Newman has written numerous columns, articles, and canned-bean recipes for magazines and newspapers, and her essays have been widely anthologized. Newman has authored several books, including: “We All Want Impossible Things,” “Waiting for Birdy and Catastrophic Happiness,” and the middle-grade novel “One Mixed-Up Night.” Copies of her new novel will be available for purchase at the event.