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\nRenowned as a "genius of the modern American moment\," th e #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins joins Authors! t o discuss his latest book\, So Far Gone.
\nWalter is celebrated for his "protean storytelling power" and a signature style that blends "standu p tragedy" with sharp social observation. Immerse yourself in the mind of one of America&rsquo\;s most versatile writers as he explores the complexi ties of family and a fractured nation.
\nThis event features a 45-mi nute presentation followed by a brief audience Q&\;A. Each ticket inclu des a copy of the book.
\nSo Far Gone follows Rhys Kinnick\, a reclusive former journalist who fled to the Pacific Northwest woods seven years ago after a politically charged family fallout. His self-imposed exile is shattered when his grandchildre n appear on his doorstep\, revealing that his daughter has vanished and he r husband has fallen in with a dangerous Christian nationalist militia. Fo rced to reemerge into a world he no longer recognizes\, Rhys embarks on a "rollicking and heartrending" journey through cultural lunacy to rescue hi s family. Along the way\, he must confront the rubble of his own past to f ind a path toward reconnection in an increasingly divided America.
\nJess Walter is the author of ten books\, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Beautiful Ruins and the National Book Award finalist The Zero. A winner of the Edgar Allan Po e Award for Citizen Vince\, his work spans across literary fiction\, thril lers\, and award-winning short story collections like The Angel of Rome. B efore his career in fiction\, Walter was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for his reporting on the Ruby Ridge standoff\, which became the subject of his fi rst nonfiction book. He has been published in over 30 languages and curren tly lives in his hometown of Spokane\, Washington.
\nDo tickets include a copy of the book? Yes\, (1 ) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured book.
\nCan tickets b e purchased by phone? No\, tickets can be purchased online through Ev entbrite only.
\nWhat are my parking options at the event? The Library has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St.
\nWhat time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.
\nAre there assigned seat s? No. Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarant ees seating.
\nIs handicapped seating available? Handicappe d seating is available. For special seating arrangements\, please call 419 .214.4332 at least one week prior to the event.
\nWill an Americ an Sign Language Interpreter be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event - if you require this service\ , please contact us at 419.214.4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made.
\nWhat can/can't I bring to the event ? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recor ding or flash photography allowed.
\nWill the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes\, the author will be available for a lim ited signing opportunity after the presentation.
\nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes\, tickets will be scanned a t the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite ema il receipt. Please have your device with the Eventbrite email open for sca nning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned.
\nCan I get my bo ok if I don&rsquo\;t attend the event? Books may only be obtained at the event. \;If you are unable to attend\, you may give your ticket t o someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite em ail receipt so they may collect the book. \;
\nWhat is the refund policy? Tickets will be refunded only if the event is canceled .
\nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions? C all the Library at 419.259.5200.
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