What constitutes a meaningful life in a violent world? Join celebrated author and essayist Teju Cole (Open City) with Rachel DeWoskin as they consider this question through Cole's most recent work of fiction, Tremor. This poetic exploration continues Cole’s masterful examination of colonial atrocities, casual racism, and “history’s own brutality.” Don’t miss this Chicago Humanities experience with one of the most vibrant voices on today’s literary scene.

A book signing will follow this program.

• This program is part of the Social Justice Series supported by Allstate and ITW.
• Chicago Humanities is pleased to partner with the Seminary Co-op Bookstores, a Chicago not-for-profit bookstore whose mission is bookselling. Pre-order your copy of Tremor: A Novel through the Chicago Humanities Box Office and save 20% while supporting local, independent bookselling. Add books to your cart when adding tickets. Your receipt will contain a book voucher, which you will show to the bookseller on-site to pick up your book(s).
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