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Backroom Deals in Our Backyards: How Government Secrecy Harms Our Communities and the Local Heroes Fighting Back by Miranda S. Spivack

Available in hardcover and as an e-book and audiobook on May 6

 
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Jun
14
1:00 PM13:00

Tatnuck Bookseller-Westborough, MA

  • Saturday, June 14, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
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1:00 p.m.

18 Lyman St, Westborough, MA 0158

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Jul
12
11:00 AM11:00

Book Passage- Corte Madera, CA

  • Saturday, July 12, 2025
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
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51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, Ca.

Miranda and longtime San Francisco and Marin County journalist Steve Cook will discuss Backroom Deals in Our Backyards

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Jul
17
7:00 PM19:00

Mrs. Dalloway's - Berkeley, CA

  • Thursday, July 17, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • 2904 College Avenue, Berkeley, California (map)
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Miranda will be in conversation with Victoria Baranetsky, general counsel for Reveal and Mother Jones, discussing Backroom Deals in Our Backyards

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Jul
22
5:00 PM17:00

The Commonwealth Club – San Francisco, CA

  • Tuesday, July 22, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
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5:00 p.m.

110 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105

Miranda will be in conversation with Jeanne Carstensen, author of A Greek Tragedy

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Jun
13
6:00 PM18:00

Toadstool Bookshop – Peterborough, NH

  • Friday, June 13, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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6:00 p.m.

12 Depot Square
Peterborough, NH 03458

In conversation with Diane Cotter, one of the activists in the book.

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Jun
12
7:00 PM19:00

Tidepool Bookshop – Worcester, MA

  • Thursday, June 12, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
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7:00 p.m.

372 Chandler St.
Worcester, MA 01602

In conversation with Diane Cotter, one of the activists in the book.

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Jun
11
5:30 PM17:30

News Kiosk-Harvard Square

  • Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 17:30 18:30
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Boston Institute for Nonprofit News founder Chris Faraone speaks with Miranda about Backroom Deals in Our Backyards, the decline of local news and new ways to ensure government and industries are accountable to the public.

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Jun
6
12:00 PM12:00

Sherwood Regional Library – Alexandria, VA

  • Friday, June 6, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
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12:00 p.m.

2501 Sherwood Hall Lane
Alexandria, VA 22306

In conversation with Queenie Cox, one of the activists in the book. Lunch provided as part of the Lunch and Learn program.

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Jun
1
2:00 PM14:00

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library – Alexandria, VA

  • Sunday, June 1, 2025
  • 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
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2:00 p.m.

5005 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA 22304

In conversation with Queenie Cox, one of the activists in the book.

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May
29
7:00 PM19:00

Wonderland Books – Bethesda, MD

  • Thursday, May 29, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
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7 p.m.

7920 Norfolk Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814

In conversation with former Washington Post journalist Katie Shaver

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May
21
10:00 AM10:00

WAMU and Other NPR Stations

  • Wednesday, May 21, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
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10:00 a.m. EDT and other times depending on when your station airs the show.

A radio program with host Jenn White, WAMU and other NPR stations.

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May
20
7:00 PM19:00

Red Emma's – Baltimore, MD

  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
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7:00 p.m.

3128 Greenmount Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218

Join Miranda in conversation with Jaisal Noor of Solutions Journalism at this worker owned bookstore in Baltimore.

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May
15
6:00 PM18:00

Uniontown Library – Uniontown, AL

  • Thursday, May 15, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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6:00 p.m.

108 Water St.
Uniontown, AL 36786

In conversation with Ben Eaton and Portia Shepherd, local activists featured in the book.

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May
14
4:00 PM16:00

Alabama Booksmith – Homewood, AL

  • Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
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4:00 pm

2626 19th Pl S.
Homewood, AL 35209

Conversation and book signing.

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May
13
5:30 PM17:30

The New South Bookstore – Montgomery, AL

  • Tuesday, May 13, 2025
  • 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 17:30 18:30
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5:30 p.m. In conversation with former State Representative Patricia Todd

105 S. Court St.
Montgomery, AL 36104

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May
10
5:00 PM17:00

Politics and Prose – Washington, DC

  • Saturday, May 10, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
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5:00 p.m.

5015 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, D.C.

Join Miranda in conversation with former Washington Post Executive Editor Len Downie Jr. to discuss Backroom Deals in Our Backyards. Free event.

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Apr
20
9:00 AM09:00

Pub Day!

  • Tuesday, April 20, 2021
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 PM 09:00 22:00
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My book The School I Deserve: Six Young Refugees and Their Fight for Equality in America will be published in Spring 2021. Preorder at Bookshop!

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