Story is the Thing

Wed, May 21 • 6:00 PM

Kepler's Books

About this event

Looking to discover your new favorite author? Join us for our signature reading series, Story is the Thing, to hear four stellar Bay Area fiction authors read from their latest titles. Our guests include Katie Hafner with her debut The Boys, Jon Hickey reading from the acclaimed Big Chief, Susanna Kwan sharing her novel Awake in the Floating City, and Danielle Teller with her novel Forged. The program starts with a reception at 6:00 PM followed by readings, discussions, and Q&A at 7:00 PM.

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