Tucson Festival of Books | Jonathan Evison

Jonathan Evison

Jonathan Evison is the author of the novels "All About Lulu," "West of Here," "The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving," "This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance!," "Lawn Boy" and "Legends of the North Cascades". He lives with his wife and family in Washington State.

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Awards: Washington State Book Award, 2 x Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award, American Library Association Alex Award, Housatonic Award

Scheduled events:

For Better or Worse

The ups and downs of life--love, addiction, heartbreak, mental health issues--are the stuff of great novels. Authors Jonathan Evison, Lisa Genova, and Willy Vlautin discuss what it takes to write profoundly haunting novels that are heartbreaking and beautiful all at once.

Koffler Room 218 (Seats 142, Wheelchair accessible)

Sat, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fiction / Literature
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)

Panelists: Jonathan Evison, Lisa Genova, Willy Vlautin
Moderator: Becky Monroe

Writing the Lives of Others: Crafting Compelling Characters

Join Jonathan Evison, Kirsten Miller, and R.O. Kwon as they discuss the art of character development, the challenges of writing authentically about diverse experiences, and the power of fiction to illuminate the human condition.

Koffler Room 218 (Seats 142, Wheelchair accessible)

Sun, Mar 16, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Fiction / Literature
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)

Panelists: Jonathan Evison, R.O. Kwon, Kirsten Miller
Moderator: David Gardner

Books:

The Heart of Winter

A Novel
Fiction / Literature
Penguin Group
January 2025
ISBN 9780593473542
368 pages

Again and Again

A Novel
Fiction / Literature
Penguin Group
December 2024
ISBN 9780593184165
336 pages