George Saunders

PENELOPE BASS

7:30 pm., Friday February 08 | Free.

Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St.

The New York Times best-selling author and short-story master George Saunders has released a new collection of work with Tenth of December. Filled with stories imbued with Saunders’ signature exuberance and humanity, the collection touches on themes of war, love, sex and loss. Struggling with the meaning of life? Come hear Saunders tell it like it is.

Where: Powell's City of Books
Phone: 228-4651
Address: 1005 W Burnside St.
Website: www.powells.com

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