Bestselling Author Miranda Cowley Heller to Speak with Capital Region Libraries

Heller will discuss her latest poetry collection and her acclaimed debut novel 'The Paper Palace'.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

Miranda Cowley Heller, the New York Times bestselling author of the novel 'The Paper Palace', will speak virtually with several public libraries across the Capital Region in April. Heller will discuss her most recent book, a poetry collection titled 'What the Deep Water Knows', as well as her acclaimed debut novel that sold over two million copies worldwide.

Why it matters

Heller's virtual appearances with local libraries provide an opportunity for readers in the Capital Region to engage directly with a celebrated contemporary author. Her work, which explores themes of family, relationships, and the natural world, has resonated widely with book lovers.

The details

Heller's virtual talks will be hosted through several public libraries in the Capital Region during National Poetry Month in April. The author will discuss her latest poetry collection, 'What the Deep Water Knows', which features lyrical reflections on childhood, marriage, and motherhood set against the backdrop of Cape Cod. Heller first gained literary fame in 2021 with the release of her bestselling debut novel, 'The Paper Palace', which follows a woman's decision between her current life and a past love.

  • Heller's virtual talks will take place on April 22 at 2 p.m.
  • 'The Paper Palace' was published in 2021.
  • 'What the Deep Water Knows' was published in May 2025.

The players

Miranda Cowley Heller

The New York Times bestselling author of the novel 'The Paper Palace' and the poetry collection 'What the Deep Water Knows'.

The Paper Palace

Heller's acclaimed debut novel, published in 2021, that sold over two million copies worldwide and was selected as a Reese's Book Club pick.

What the Deep Water Knows

Heller's latest poetry collection, published in May 2025, that explores themes of childhood, marriage, and motherhood set against the backdrop of Cape Cod.

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What’s next

Readers interested in attending Heller's virtual talk can register on their local library's website and submit questions to be asked during the event.

The takeaway

Miranda Cowley Heller's acclaimed body of work, spanning both fiction and poetry, has resonated with readers worldwide. Her upcoming virtual talks with Capital Region libraries offer an intimate opportunity for local book lovers to engage with this celebrated author.