Literary Events & Discussions

Rochester Reads! Reading at St. John Fisher University

When: Wed., Nov. 2, 7:30-9 p.m. 2022

Jason Mott will give a reading from his National Book Award-winning novel, Hell of a Book, followed by a facilitated conversation and book signing. Location: Clearly Family Auditorium Doors open at 7 pm ASL Interpretation This event will also be live streamed via Zoom. Called “brilliant and inventive” by The Sunday Times (UK) and an “unflinching meditation on racism, violence, and navigating life as a Black man in America . . . a surreal and searing triumph” by Shelf Awareness for Readers, Hell of a Book is at once about family, love of parents and children, art and money.

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