Wednesday, Sept. 17

Molly Jong-Fast will make you laugh, cry—and RSVP

We’re thrilled to invite you to a special luncheon featuring journalist, author, and outstanding cultural commentator Molly Jong-Fast, who will speak candidly about her memoir,  How to Lose Your Mother, which chronicles her unconventional upbringing as the daughter of literary icon Erica Jong, and her journey through privilege, rebellion and loss.

Two women, one touching the other's face, smiling. Black and white photo.

Joyce Wadler, former NY Times reporter who wrote the humor column “I Was Mistaken” and won a Silurians award for her clever current Substack, will converse with Molly.


This intimate conversation will explore what it was like growing up in the shadow of Fear of Flying, and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships in the public eye.


Molly Jong-Fast has emerged as an outstanding writer and commentator. How to Lose Your Mother, is a memoir that is both raw and tender—and also mesmerizing.


Molly is a political analyst at MSNBC, the host of a podcast called Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast and other works, including a witty New York Times op-ed about why we should not wish for another Gilded Age even as we enjoy the popular HBO series.


Join us:

Wednesday, Sept.17,  11:30 a.m-2 p.m.

National Arts Club

15 Gramercy Park S. (20th Street)

  • A gentle reminder...the Club only honors prepaid reservations—no more "pay at the door." 
  • Deadline for changes/cancellations: 12 noon, the Thursday before the luncheon, 
  • If pre-paying by check, make out and mail to:
    The Silurians Press Club
    PO Box 2045, Grand Central Station
    New York NY 10163
  • Checks must be received by Thursday, Sept 11, 2025