USC's Open Book series features renowned authors this spring

The University of South Carolina's Open Book series will feature notable authors this spring, including Rebecca Makkai and Percival Everett. The series begins on March 19 and concludes on April 4, with all events free to the public. Rebecca Makkai, known for her acclaimed novel "The Great Believers," will open the series. Percival Everett, a Columbia native and National Book Award winner for "James," will close the series. Other authors in the lineup include Jennifer Croft on March 26 and Vinson Cunningham on April 2. All events will take place at 6 p.m. in various locations on campus.