Liz Kellebrew presents 'The River People'

Third Place Books is pleased to welcome Liz Kellebrew to our Ravenna store for a discussion of her new historical fiction novel, , a powerful, evocative story of love, loss, and survival in a land where nature shows no mercy. This event is free and open to the public.

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The River People by Liz Kellebrew is a haunting and lyrical exploration of 19th-century westward expansion into the Pacific Northwest. Through the intertwined journeys of Marilla, John, and Walter—each navigating rivers that serve as both roads and unforgiving forces—the novel weaves together fiction, historical documents, memoir, and poetry. As these characters face hardships and triumphs, their choices and loves reverberate through generations. This book delves into the myths and realities of migration, revealing the harsh lessons the West has to offer. It’s a powerful, evocative story of love, loss, and survival in a land where nature shows no mercy.

Liz Kellebrew wrote her debut poetry book, Water Signs (Unsolicited Press), while riding the ferry between Seattle and Bainbridge Island. Her latest book, The River People, weaves together fiction, historical documents, memoir, and poetry to tell the story of her ancestors' journeys to what is now Washington State. Liz received The Miracle Monocle Award for Innovative Writing, and she was a finalist for The Calvino Prize. Her work has appeared in public art installations and literary journals such as About Place, Fourth Genre, and Catamaran. She is a technical writer, a Carkeek Park Salmon Steward, and a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest. More often than not, she has lived by a river.

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