Paul Theroux, author of Blinding Light: A Novel
Thursday, June 9, 7:30 pm
Powell’s Burnside, Portland OR
In Blinding Light, the ultimate one-book wonder, Slade Steadman, sets out for Ecuador’s jungle in search of a rare hallucinogenic drug and the cure for his writer’s block. A “sexy, gothic fable and searing social critique,” Paul Theroux’s latest novel offers incisive, sometimes hilarious takes on the manifold ironies of travel and the trappings of the writer’s life — from the fear of the blank page to the unexpected challenges of the book tour. More info here.
Joan Friedberg, author of
Dancing on the Off Beat: Travels in Greece
Monday, June 13, 7:30 pm
Distant Lands, Pasadena, CA
In this account of a woman traveling solo throughout the Greek mainland, Joan Carol Friedberg uncovers a glimpse into the tragic history of modern Greece as it is reflected in the music, and she provides a context for understanding Greece’s compelling and unique musical expressions. Join the author for readings from her book, plus samples of Greek music. Space permitting, she may teach a Greek folk dance, as well! More info here.