David Brooks to speak in Claremont

New York Times columnist and author David Brooks will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Scripps College's Garrison Theater, 231 E. 10th St. Brooks is described as "a prominent voice of conservative politics in the United States and keen observer of the American way of life" by Scripps.

He's the author of "Bobos in Paradise" and "On Paradise Drive: How We Live Now (And Always Have) in the Future Tense." His next book, "The Social Animal: the Inner Roots of Character and Achievement," will be released in March.

The event is free and a book-signing will follow.