Leave the details to the Bradford Area Public Library and join a bus trip to the Chautauqua Institution to hear author Geraldine Brooks speak July 25.

The library will handle the tickets, driving and parking, leaving attendees to simply enjoy the outing.

Brooks has written nine books, with five of them – “Horse,” “The Secret Chord,” “Caleb’s Crossing,” “Year of Wonders” and “March” – selected as Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC) book picks. The novel “March” earned Brooks the Pulitzer Prize in fiction.

Brooks began her career as a journalist in Sydney before becoming a correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, reporting on conflicts in Bosnia, Somalia and the Middle East. In 1990, she and her husband, Tony Horwitz, were honored with the Overseas Press Club Award for their outstanding coverage of the Gulf War. The next year, they were recognized with a citation for excellence for their series “War and Peace.” In 2016, she was named an Officer in the Order of Australia. She now lives on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.

“‘Horse’ is a novel that delves into the extraordinary true tale of the record-breaking thoroughbred Lexington. It has been nominated for the 2023 Chautauqua Prize and has secured the 2023 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award,” said Janelle Nolan, BAPL’s marketing and adult programming coordinator.

“Horse” explores the intersection of art, science, love and racism.

“Horse was enjoyed by the library’s Open Book Club in the recent past, and when it came to our attention that Geraldine Brooks would be speaking in Chautauqua this summer, we knew we wanted to provide an avenue for our community to easily attend this event,” Nolan said.

Tickets, which include transportation and admission to hear Brooks speak, are $50 and can be purchased through the BAPL website on the July Events page. Only 38 seats are available.