A generation at a crossroads, World War II, and feminist guerrilla groups at Third Place Books this week. Town Center, Lake Forest Park, intersection of Bothell Way and Ballinger Way.
War of the Encyclopaedists (Scribner)
Monday, June 22 at 7pm
Two major new talents join their voices to tell the story of a generation at a crossroads, and a friendship that stretches over continents and crises -- from the arena of Boston academia to the occupation of Iraq--in this debut novel.
The Sun Gods (Chin Music)
Tuesday, June 23 at 7pm
This poignant novel depicts a Japanese woman and her American son buffeted by the traumatic events surrounding World War II. Jay Rubin is one of the foremost translators of Japanese literature.
Dietland (Houghton)
Saturday, June 27 at 6:30pm
A fresh and provocative debut novel about a reclusive young woman saving up for weight loss surgery when she gets drawn into a shadowy feminist guerrilla group called “Jennifer.”
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