About this Event
? Date: Tuesday Oct 8
? Time: 6pm
? Venue: Alliance Française de San Francisco
Immerse yourself in an evening of engaging conversation, book signings, and the unique opportunity to meet Scott D. Carpenter as he shares insights into his latest work. This is a wonderful chance to dive into literary discussions, enjoy a cozy ambiance, and connect with fellow book lovers.
RSVP by October 4th to ensure your spot at this literary gathering. There will be plenty of time for questions and book signing!
Don’t miss out on this enchanting evening—come for the books, stay for the company!
Looking forward to sharing this special night with you!
Scott Dominic Carpenter teaches French literature and creative writing at Carleton College (MN). Winner of a Mark Twain House Royal Nonesuch Award (2018), he is the author of French Like Moi: A Midwesterner in Paris (winner of a Next Generation Indie Book Award), This Jealous Earth: Stories, and Theory of Remainders: A Novel (a Kirkus Best Book of 2013), which is currently under option with a major film production company. Carpenter splits his time between St. Paul and Paris. His website is sdcarpenter.com.
“Carpenter takes us on a deeply personal journey, illuminating with poignant humor the City of Light, and loss, and love.” —Don George, editor of National Geographic Traveler.
After his hilarious introduction to Paris in French Like Moi, Scott Dominic Carpenter returns to the scene of the crime with more tales of intrigue.
This time, though, the story takes a surprising turn as his wife struggles with dementia. Humor may be the best medicine, but even the antics of a vandal in their building can’t cement the tiles of her memory for long. Before he expects it, Carpenter finds himself alone in a capital that is also blighted by the pandemic.
It’s against this backdrop that the city comes roaring back to life. From bizarre encounters on the Metro to comical clashes with authority figures, and even a quixotic battle against a flock of migrant parrots, unveils sides of the great city that are as quirky as they are authentic. With his unique blend of wit, insight, and wistfulness, Carpenter charts a path through his new labyrinth of solitude—only to emerge on the other side, squinting into the bright light of hope and new beginnings.
Buy the book here https://www.bookpassage.com/book/9781609522124
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Alliance Française de San Francisco, 1345 Bush Street, San Francisco, United States
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