A Literary Afternoon with Author Jess Walter
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Beautiful Ruins
- Sun / September 7, 2025 4:00pm Add to Calendar
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"As talented a natural storyteller as is working in American Fiction."
Washington Post
Join us for an afternoon with award-winning author Jess Walter, whose newest acclaimed bestseller, So Far Gone, has been praised by Ann Patchett as “a warm, funny, loving novel. . . . It's an American original.”
Walter’s novels span genres and accolades—from the #1 New York Times bestseller Beautiful Ruins to The Cold Millions, an NEA Big Read selection, and The Zero, a finalist for the National Book Award. He is also the author of Citizen Vince, which won the Edgar Award for Best Novel.
His short fiction has appeared in Best American Short Stories three times and earned O. Henry and Pushcart prizes, with stories collected in The Angel of Rome and We Live in Water. His works have been translated into 34 languages, captivating readers worldwide with his insight, wit, and masterful storytelling.
This event offers a unique chance to hear from one of America’s most celebrated contemporary authors as he discusses his writing life, literary journey, and the inspiration behind So Far Gone.
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