We cannot, however, escape ourselves-even across deserts, bayous, and coastlines. From his estranged father and strained relationship with Freddy, to the reckoning he experiences in confronting his privilege, Arthur Less must eventually face his personal demons. with varying levels of success, as he continues to be mistaken for either a Dutchman, the wrong writer, or, worst of all, a “bad gay.” He grows a handlebar mustache, ditches his signature gray suit, and disguises himself in the bolero-and-cowboy-hat costume of a true “Unitedstatesian”. Less roves across the “Mild Mild West,” through the South and to his mid-Atlantic birthplace, with an ever-changing posse of writerly characters and his trusty duo – a human-like black pug, Dolly, and a rusty camper van nicknamed Rosina. But nothing lasts: the death of an old lover and a sudden financial crisis has Less running away from his problems yet again as he accepts a series of literary gigs that send him on a zigzagging adventure across the US. “Go get lost somewhere, it always does you good.”įor Arthur Less, life is going surprisingly well: he is a moderately accomplished novelist in a steady relationship with his partner, Freddy Pelu. Having trouble accessing Eventbrite? Click here.

Now celebrating 25 years! Learn more at .Ĭlick here for more about our COVID-19 policies for in-person events. They offer readings, classes, book launches, workshops, teen programs, consultations with professional writers, and much more. This event is co-sponsored by Hugo House. Hugo House is a place for writers, with a concentrated focus on helping anyone who wants to write. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. You may request to have your book transferred to our Ravenna or Seward Park neighborhood stores.Ĭopies of Less is Lost and other books by Andrew Sean Greer will be available for purchase at the store. If you purchase a book-bundled ticket but are unable to attend the event, your book will be placed on hold at our Lake Forest Park store.Pre-order of the book will not grant you access to the event. Tickets must be purchased through Eventbrite.

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Third Place Books is pleased to partner with Hugo House to welcome Andrew Sean Greer-whose 2018 novel Less was the recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction -to our stage at Lake Forest Park! Greer will be discussing his latest novel, Less Is Lost, in which the awkward and lovable Arthur Less returns for an unforgettable road trip across America. The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Less sends his titular character on another 'wild road trip through a wilder America' (Marlon James)

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