Pulitzer Prize-winning author to discuss new book, reality TV

Emily Nussbaum, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and staff writer at The New Yorker , will appear Wednesday in Sylvania to discuss her new book Cue the Sun , which highlights the ascension of reality television.

The book explores how the culture came about, and why many can’t we look away from shows like The Bachelor and Survivor . Ms. Nussbaum will share stories of the real characters who built the reality genre and explore the morally charged, funny, and sometimes tragic consequences of the hunt for something real inside something fake, organizers said.

An author’s presentation, question-and-answer session, and book signing is set for 7 p.m. at the Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, Lourdes University, and Finch & Fern Book Co. are co-sponsoring the event. A $10 admission includes a signed copy of the book for the first 50 registrants, with additional copies available for purchase at the event.

Registration is encouraged by Tuesday by contacting sherry@jewishtoledo.org .