The reception begins with cocktails and appetizers followed by renowned auto journalist Paul Ingrassia (pictured above) discussing his new book, “Engines of Change: A History of the American Dream in Fifteen Cars.” The book explores how cars have shaped and reflected the American experience, from the Ford Model T to the Jeep.

 

 

Ingrassia, the former Detroit bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, earned a Pulitzer Prize for his auto coverage and is now the deputy editor-in-chief of Reuters.

 

 

 

Tickets for the Friday evening “cocktails and appetizers” event are $45 and may be purchased online above or by calling (313) 240-4000.

 

 

The Auto Authors Book Fair is sponsored by the Friends of the National Auto History Collection of the Detroit Public Library, MotorCities National Heritage Area and the Automotive Hall of Fame.

 

The Automotive Hall of Fame is located at 21400 Oakwood Blvd. in Dearborn, Mich. next to the Henry Ford Museum. Call (313) 240-4000 for more information.