University Book Store presents Alle Hall & Melinda Cumming

Mon Jun 05 2023 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

University Book Store | Seattle

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University Book Store presents Alle Hall & Melinda Cumming Same Mountain, Different Paths: As Far as You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back
About this Event

How does a book take shape, whether the hard copy or the audio book? What is each artist’s approach? Come listen to debut novelist and Seattleite Alle C. Hall in conversation with Melinda S. Cumming, the narrator of the audio book of As Far as You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back.

Nominated for The National Book Award, Alle C. Hall's debut literary novel, As Far as You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back is for book lovers of two classics: The Lovely Bones and The Beach.

Carlie is not merely traveling. A child sexual abuse survivor, as a teen she steals ten thousand dollars and runs away to Asia. There, the Lonely Planet path of hookups, heat, alcohol, and drugs takes on a terrifying reality.

Landing in Tokyo in the late 1980s, Carlie falls in with an international crew of tai chi-practicing backpackers. With their help, she has the chance at a journey she didn't plan for: one to find the self-respect taken from her as a child and the healthy sexuality she desires.

This event is free to attend, though registration is required through the link provided. We encourage all attendees to wear masks during the event and maintain social distancing. If you have questions about this event, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting your local independent bookstore!


Alle C. Hall’s debut novel, As Far as You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back, has been nominated for The National Book Award and The Pacific NW Booksellers Award. The book won five prizes prior to publication, including The National League of American Pen Women’s Mary Kennedy Eastham Prize. Hall’s short pieces appear in journals including Dale Peck’s Evergreen Review, Tupelo Quarterly, New World Writing, Litro, Creative Nonfiction Magazine, and Another Chicago Magazine.

Melinda S. Cumming is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and has a PhD in Neuroscience. She also worked in elementary and secondary education as a librarian and a math teacher. She loves storytelling and has experience in community theater. Rom-com, contemporary literature, fantasy, YA and mysteries (cozy and not so much) are her primary fiction genres.

Event Venue

University Book Store, 4326 University Way Northeast, Seattle, United States

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