Book Launch: All the Secrets of the World by Steve Almond, in Conversation with Maria Semple
Join New York Times best-selling author and Hugo House teacher Steve Almond (Candyfreak, Against Football) for a reading from his long-awaited debut novel, All the Secrets of the World, followed by a candid conversation with local Lit Goddess Maria Semple (Where’d You Go, Bernadette, Today Will Be Different). Among the topics on tap: how humor helps us contend with tragedy, what we can learn from our unpublished work, how to persevere through doubt, and what role the social novel can play in American life. The authors will take questions from the audience, and sign books. And as a special treat, the marvelous folks from Hello, Robin cookies will be on hand to debut a special All the Secrets of the World treat.
Pre-order a copy of All the Secrets of the World through Elliott Bay Book Company here. (Specify “signed book” in the comments field when ordering!) There will also be copies for sale at the event.
Presented in partnership with Elliott Bay Book Company and Zando Projects.
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Steve Almond
Steve Almond [www.stevealmondjoy.org] is the author of a dozen books, including the NYT Bestsellers “Candyfreak” and “Against Football.” He’s the recipient of an NEA grant for 2022 and teaches at Harvard and Wesleyan. His work has been published in the Best American Short Stories, the Best American Mysteries, Best American Erotica, and the New York Times Magazine. His first novel, “Which Brings Me to You” was made into a major motion picture starring Lucy Hale. His second novel, “All the Secrets of the World,” is under development by 20th Century Fox. His new book, “Truth Is the Arrow, Mercy Is the Bow” is about craft, where stories come from, and the struggle to write.
Maria Semple
Maria Semple is the author of the best-selling novels Today Will Be Different and Where’d You Go, Bernadette. She wrote for the TV shows Arrested Development, Mad About You, and Ellen. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times and the New Yorker. Where’d You Go, Bernadette has been translated into 30 languages. It spent over a year on the New York Times bestseller list and made over a dozen yearend best lists. It was shortlisted for the Women’s Prize and received the Alex Award from the American Library Association. The film version of the book, starring Cate Blanchett, Kristen Wiig, and Billy Crudup, will premiere in March 2019. Today Will Be Different was featured on the cover of the New York Times book review. It made over a dozen year-end best lists and is currently in development as a limited TV series.
