Tom Lin & Simu Liu discuss BABYLON, SOUTH DAKOTA at B&N The Grove

Join on June 19, 2026, at 7:00 pm as we welcome author and Carnegie Medal in Fiction winner to the store to discuss his latest novel, . One of TIME Magazine's Most Anticipated Books of the Year tantalizing, dive into this American West saga about a Chinese American family trying to survive on their Dakota farm as a powerful, mysterious, and morally dubious military secret shapes their lives.

Tom will be in conversation with actor.

To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.

• This is a discussion and signing event.
• Tom and Simu will sign backlist titles brought from home. No memorabilia will be signed.
• Photos will be taken by a BN bookseller on the ticket holder's phone or camera.

• No large bags will be permitted into the event.

• Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.

Book Admission - $32.93 **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**

A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One copy of .
• Admission to the event space for the discussion with .

Ticket Holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 6:00 PM on the day of the event. Check-in will be at the third-floor customer service desk. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check-in.

If you need any special assistance or accommodation, please email our Event Coordinator at [email protected].

• Some outside queuing may be required, so please come dressed appropriately for all weather.
• The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day.
• To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to enter the event space.
• Seating will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event space for the discussion. This does not guarantee a seat for later arrivals.
• Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted to join the queue.
• All event guidelines are subject to change.
• If you have any additional questions, you can call the store directly at 323-525-0270.

Please note that this Eventbrite page is the only authorized dealer for this event. Tickets are non-transferable. Do not purchase tickets from a third party. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day before your event start date.

If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - The Grove will hold your book for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

Event guidelines are subject to change.

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Barnes & Noble The Grove, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, United States

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