Novelist Meg Mitchell Moore, of Newburyport, will read from her new novel, "So Far Away" on Wednesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library.

Just released in May, Moore's second novel has earned starred reviews from book industry journals and from her peers. Her first book, "The Arrivals," also earned rave reviews.

Meg Mitchell Moore, a former journalist, is a graduate of Providence College and New York University. Her books will be available for purchase and signing, courtesy of Baker Books, after hear reading.

The event is free to the public. The library, which is fully accessible, is located at 7 Barstow Street, in Mattapoisett Village.