Tucson Festival of Books

Jason Mott (He/Him)

Mallory Cash

Jason Mott has published four novels; the first, "The Returned," was a New York Times bestseller and was turned into a TV series that ran for two seasons. He has a BFA in Fiction and an MFA in Poetry, both from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. His poetry and fiction have appeared in various literary journals. His novel, "Hell of a Book," was named the winner of the National Book Award for Fiction in 2021. "People Like Us" is his latest release.

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Awards: National Book Award

Communities: African American

Scheduled events:

Jason Mott

Jason Mott signing with Stacks Book Club

Stacks Book Club LLC, Booth #228 (Seats 1)
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Fiction / Literature

Author: Jason Mott

The Weight of Truth

How does fiction bear witness to history, injustice and the moral costs of resistance? This panel brings together three authors whose work illuminates the courage it takes to tell the truth (and the consequences of doing so) in worlds shaped by power and silence.

Commons 105 / Chemistry (Seats 217, Wheelchair accessible)
Sat, Mar 14, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Fiction / Literature
Signing area: Sales & Signing Koffler/Commons (following presentation)

Panelists: Jason Mott, Anna North
Moderator: Jessica Braithwaite

Chaos, Comedy, Reality

How do we make sense of a world that often seems absurd, fractured, and overwhelming? This panel brings together three authors who explore the humor, poignancy, and chaos of contemporary life, using sharp wit and inventive storytelling to illuminate the human experience.

Commons 105 / Chemistry (Seats 217, Wheelchair accessible)
Sun, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Fiction / Literature
Signing area: Sales & Signing Koffler/Commons (following presentation)

Panelists: Lydia Millet, Jason Mott, Gary Shteyngart
Moderator: Ken Montaney

Books:

People Like Us

A Novel
Fiction / Literature
Penguin Group
August 2025
ISBN 9798217047116
288 pages
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Hell of a Book: National Book Award Winner

A Novel

Penguin Publishing Group
June 2022
ISBN 9780593330982
336 pages
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