Michelle Brafman — Draw Near to Me (Swan Dive #2) - with Mary Kay Zuravleff — at Conn Ave

Michelle Brafman appears at Politics and Prose’s Connecticut Avenue location to discuss her novel *Draw Near to Me (Swan Dive #2)*, the highly anticipated sequel to *Swimming with Ghosts*. In this story, the Weinstein family is thrown into crisis when a devastating secret surfaces just before a freak accident leaves mother Kristy in a coma. As Kristy lies unconscious, her husband David, college-aged daughter Mia, and half-brother Patrick each confront their own demons, while a hospital chaplain with a magical voice helps Kristy revisit hidden memories and future visions. The novel explores themes of betrayal, addiction, forgiveness, and the possibility of healing through drawing close to those who have caused the most pain. Brafman will be joined in conversation by Mary Kay Zuravleff, author of *American Ending* and other award-winning novels.

When: Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Showtimes: Doors open at event start time; no separate showtimes listed.

Venue: Politics and Prose at 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 (Conn Ave location).

Tickets: This event is free with first come, first served seating; no tickets or reservations required.

Lineup: Michelle Brafman (author), joined in conversation by Mary Kay Zuravleff (author and teacher).

Run time: Not specified on the page.

Ages: Not specified; likely appropriate for adult readers.

Accessibility: For accommodations or accessibility inquiries, email events@politics-prose.com ideally one week before the event; efforts will be made to accommodate all requests up to the time of the event.

Note: A signing or book sale may follow; the book *Draw Near to Me (Swan Dive #2)* will be available for purchase ($35.99 hardcover) at the store or online. Brafman teaches fiction writing in the Johns Hopkins University MA in Writing Program and has spoken at over 200 venues. Zuravleff’s most recent novel, *American Ending*, was an Oprah Spring Book pick.