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Register to join us at Chez Zee for this special edition Texas Author Series Happy Hour featuring award-winning novelist Ben Fountain, in conversation with another acclaimed Texas author, Sarah Bird.
In his latest novel, Rasputin Swims the Potomac, bestselling author Ben Fountain takes readers on a wildly imaginative journey through an America where politics, celebrity, and reality television have become nearly indistinguishable.
Set in a not-so-distant future, the story follows a president seeking an unprecedented third term, a mysterious wave of public despair, and a charismatic professional wrestler whose unexpected rise threatens to turn the political world upside down.
Equal parts hilarious, outrageous, and thought-provoking, Fountain's novel explores the increasingly blurry lines between truth and spectacle, the power of personality, and the sometimes absurd nature of modern life.
Join Fountain and Sarah Bird for a lively conversation about the inspiration behind the novel, the art of political satire, and how fiction can help us make sense of a world that sometimes seems stranger than anything a novelist could invent.
A special Monday event at Chez Zee.
Free admission!
OUR INTERVIEWER
Award-winning novelist and journalist Sarah Bird is one of Texas's most celebrated literary voices. The author of 11 novels and a longtime contributor to Texas Monthly, she is a member of the Texas Literary Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Texas Institute of Letters Lifetime Achievement Award. Known for her sharp wit, humor, and insightful storytelling, Sarah brings a lively perspective to her conversation with Ben Fountain.
MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Award-winning novelist and essayist Ben Fountain is known for his sharp wit, powerful storytelling, and insightful explorations of American life. His bestselling novel Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk won the National Book Critics Circle Award, was a finalist for the National Book Award, and became a major motion picture directed by Ang Lee. His acclaimed short story collection Brief Encounters with Che Guevara earned the PEN/Hemingway Award. His latest novel, Rasputin Swims the Potomac, brings his signature humor and keen observations to a provocative satire of contemporary America.
Happy Hour 6:00-6:30pm
Author Interview 6:30 - 7:30pm
TICKETS:
General Admission:
Free for this special event Admission includes light refreshments and appetizers. Cash bar will also be available. Must register to attend. There will be Q&A with the author.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3912156-0
