Third Place Books and the Seattle Public Library welcome Romanian author Mircea Cărtărescu—often rumored to win the Nobel Prize for Literature—for a reading of his new novel Solenoid, translated by Sean Cotter. This event is made possible by Cărtărescu's American publisher Deep Vellum, the Romanian Cultural Institute, and the American Romanian Cultural Society based in Seattle. 

University of Washington scholar Ileana Marin, co-founder and President of the American Romanian Cultural Society, will join in conversation.

Venue: Seattle Public Library (Central Branch), Microsoft Auditorium, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
Time: 7pm

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book, or request a hold at your local library.