The J will be hosting Prof. Joanna Dee Das, author of the new book “Faith, Family, and Flag: Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America,” for a Books and Bagels brunch-and-learn, on the morning of Wednesday August 19th. Brunch and mingling starting at 10 am, author presentation from 11 am to noon. Location: Room B, Lower Level, Clark Family Branch Library, 1640 South Lindbergh Blvd.