Robert R. Bowie Jr. Heads to London Book Fair 2026 to Sign “The Older You Get, the Shorter Your Stories Should Be”

In “The Older You Get, the Shorter Your Stories Should Be,” Bowie delivers a warm and witty collection of bite-sized tales filled with outsized characters, offbeat observations, and globe-trotting misadventures. A seasoned dramatist with ten produced plays—including “Onaje,” selected for professional production at FringeNYC—Bowie brings the same sharp insight and social awareness that have defined his acclaimed work on stage to this engaging literary offering.

Praised as “charming, funny, poignant and wise” by Drew Faust, President Emerita of Harvard University, the book captures reflections from a life richly lived. With candid humor and self-deprecating wit, Bowie unspools stories that entertain while offering moments of honesty, compassion, and revelation. Readers will find themselves laughing, reflecting, and savoring pearl after pearl of insight drawn from personal adventure and keen observation.

Whether attendees come for the humor, the wisdom, or the opportunity to meet the accomplished storyteller behind these memorable reflections, this signing promises to be a highlight of the fair.

For more information, visit Booth 6F101 at the fair or contact The Reading Glass Books.

About The Reading Glass Books

The Reading Glass Books is a veteran-owned click-and-mortar bookstore with two locations in New Jersey, USA and curated digital presence. We specialize in consignment services, providing authors with valuable shelf space and visibility in a competitive market. Since 2020, we’ve cultivated a welcoming space where stories are discovered and shared.

Please visit www.readingglassbooks.com for more information.

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