Join celebrated American author Jonathan Franzen (Corrections, Freedom) for a conversation about his recent novel Crossroads, a tour de force of interwoven perspectives that chronicles a Midwestern family's relationship over the course of a single day. At CHF, Franzen will discuss his keen-eyed take on America and the contemporary novel.

A book signing will follow this program.

• The Chicago Humanities Festival 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 Crossroads through the CHF 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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