How to Dream the World You Want: Nnedi Okorafor and Jeff VanderMeer on Resistance and Transformation

Forget the new normal. What we need now is literature that turns the whole concept of “normal” on its head, building worlds that put the status quo in the rearview mirror.  At the helm of this brave new era are Nnedi Okorafor and Jeff VanderMeer, two literary pioneers unafraid to steer us into uncharted territory.

A writer Elliott Bay has greatly enjoyed hosting in-person for his fabulous novels, we are now delighted to be virtually presenting for his newest fabulous novel: Jeff VanderMeer with his newest, Hummingbird Salamander,  in conversation with Chuck Wendig. Two ticket options are available, as is usual for our events. Free event OR event bundled with a copy of Hummingbird Salamander and special extras. 

A virtual event with Jeff VanderMeer, author of Hummingbird Salamander on Thursday, April 22nd at 7pm! The author will be joined by Maryse Meijer, author of The Seventh Mansion.

Jeff VanderMeer will speak about his new book, Hummingbird Salamander, on Tuesday, April 20 at 5:00pm MT on Zoom. He will be in conversation with Nathaniel Rich for this special event. Tickets for this event are $5 (plus a small convenience fee) and are available on Eventbrite HERE. Signed and personalized bookplates will be available.

Join bestselling author Jeff VanderMeer (Hummingbird Salamander, The Southern Reach Trilogy) and critically acclaimed actor Lili Taylor (Six Feet Under, American Crime) as they discuss rewilding their respective yards, birdwatching, nature, the environment, and Jeff's new book, Hummingbird Salamander. Their conversation will be moderated by environmental writer Megan Mayhew-Bergman. Presented by Magers & Quinn Booksellers, in partnership with Left Bank Books

Literati is pleased to welcome Jeff VanderMeer to our At Home with Literati Series in support of Hummingbird Salamander. He'll be joined in conversation by Kristen Roupenian.

Jeff VanderMeer in conversation with Meg Gardiner

Signed & Personalized bookplates are available to purchasers of book tickets.

This event will take place on Zoom. Register here!

Jeff VanderMeer, beloved author of the Southern Reach Trilogy, Borne, and Dead Astronauts, joins us virtually to read from and discuss his latest book, Hummingbird Salamander, with The Mere Wife author and Beowulf translator Maria Dahvana Headley. An event with Jeff Vandermeer is always an experience. There will be opportunity to win Hummingbird Salamander prizes! Spots are limited, so sign up today.

Join Skylight Books and Dynasty Typewriter for an exciting virtual event--a meeting of the minds and celebration of the newest novels by New York Times-bestselling authors David Duchovny (Truly Like Lightning) and Jeff VanderMeer (Hummingbird Salamander)! David and Jeff will be joined in conversation by a moderator to discuss their epic novels that explore human nature and our vanishing environment, writing, noir, and much more.

Celebrate the release of Jeff VanderMeer's Hummingbird Salamander! Jeff VanderMeer will be joined by biologist advisor Dr. Meghan Brown, with Carl Zimmer moderating. Registrations including a book will come with a personalized bookplate and access to an exclusive Hummingbird Salamander website.

Please note that free registration is limited to 100 places.

The San Antonio Book Festival and Portland Book Festival have gathered two of America’s most visionary writers to celebrate the publication of Jeff VanderMeer's new novel, Hummingbird Salamander. 

Purchase tickets here (admission includes a copy of Hummingbird Salamander.)

Join Jeff and Ann VanderMeer for a virtual evening event like no other! Special guests, surprise Q&A, giveaways, and all things Hummingbird Salamander. Purchase of this ticket includes 1 (one) copy of Hummingbird Salamander,  exclusive access to forthcoming web content, and admission to the live, virtual event with Jeff VanderMeer. 

Event link will be sent to you by a bookseller after your order has been processed. 

Jeff VanderMeer presents his new novel, Hummingbird Salamander, in conversation with Lydia Millet. A limited number of signed bookplates will be available for early purchasers. This program will take place on Zoom. Register here.

Join Anna Wiener for City Arts & Lectures event in San Francisco as she discusses her book Uncanny Valley with Alexis Madrigal. Tickets required. 

Anna Wiener will be discussing her book Uncanny Valley at Manny's, as part of The Interface Live series. Moderated by Casey Newton, writer at The Verge. 

Join Anna Wiener at The Forum in Seattle as she discusses her book Uncanny Valley. She'll be joined by Kristi Coulter, author of the MCD/FSG Originals book Nothing Good Can Come From This. $5 tickets. 

Join Anna Wiener at Green Apple Books on the Park as she discusses her book Uncanny Valley. She will be joined by Mike Isaac, tech reporter for The New York Times. 

Join Anna Wiener as she reads from, discusses, and signs copies of her book Uncanny Valley. Moderated by Data & Society Director of Communications Sam Hinds Garcia. RSVP required. 

Join Anna Wiener as she reads from, discusses, and signs copies of her book Uncanny Valley. She will be joined by Ross Andersen, deputy editor of The Atlantic. 

Anna Wiener reads from, discusses, and signs copies of her book Uncanny Valley. She will be joined by the writer Moira Weigel. 

Join Anna Wiener as she reads from and discusses her book Uncanny Valley with Laura Marsh, literary editor of The New Republic. RSVP required. 

Join Anna Wiener as she launches her book Uncanny Valley at McNally Jackson in Williamsburg. She'll be joined by The Cut editor Molly Fischer. 

Jeff VanderMeer discusses his latest novel, Dead Astronauts.

Jeff VanderMeer discusses his latest novel, Dead Astronauts.

Jeff VanderMeer discusses his latest novel, Dead Astronauts, with Richard Kadrey.

Jeff VanderMeer discusses his latest novel, Dead Astronauts, with Omar El Akkad.

Jeff VanderMeer discusses his latest novel, Dead Astronauts, with Paul Constant.

Jeff VanderMeer discusses his latest novel, Dead Astronauts, with Adrienne Westenfeld

Jeff VanderMeer discusses his latest novel, Dead Astronauts, with Living Colour's Vernon Reid.

Join John Freeman in conversation with Krysten Hill about his forthcoming Dictionary of the Undoing, part of Brookline Booksmith's Transnational Series.

Join Bobby Hundreds in conversation about his forthcoming memoir This is Not a T-Shirt with Noah Callahan Bever at Housing Works!

Join Fernando A. Flores as he reads from Tears of the Trufflepig at Brazos in Houston!

Join Fernando A. Flores and the amazing Sandra Cisneros at the American Writers Museum in Chicago as they discuss Tears of the Trufflepig! 

Join Fernando A. Flores as he launches his debut novel, Tears of the Trufflepig, at Malvern Books in Austin, TX (where Fernando works as a bookseller!)

Fernando A. Flores will be at the Wordplay Festival in Minneapolis, reading from Tears of the Trufflepig and talking with poet Dobby Gibson! 

Tim Maughan launches his debut novel Infinite Detail in a live discussion moderated by McKenzie Wark.

Parnassus Books welcomes Nathaniel Rich author of Losing Earth: A Recent History in conversation with Amanda Little.

Brooklyn Public Library presents a talk from Nathaniel Rich on Losing Earth.

 Sloane Crosley discusses her latest collection of essays Look Alive Out There.

Pages Bookshop presents author of Infinite Detail Tim Maughan.