# Event Details - **Event Name**: Keith O'Brien with Dan Shaughnessy: Heartland - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Read on for important details for this Brookline Booksmith event.About this EventJoin us at Brookline Booksmith to celebrate the release of Heartland with author Keith O'Brien, in conversation with Dan Shaughnessy.Register for the event!RSVP to let us know you're coming! Depending on the volume of responses, an RSVP may be required for entrance to the event. In the event that we reach capacity and have to close RSVPs, there will not be a waiting list.Get your copy!EVENT ATTENDEES: Preorder your copy of Heartland through this page. Books will also be available for purchase at the event. Books can be picked up 30 minutes before the event in the event space.CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE EVENT? Preorder the book here to have it signed, and choose to have it held for pickup or shipped from the store!Book orders are processed for pickup or shipping after ticket sales have closed.Event accessibilityThis event will take place at street level.If possible, events are livestreamed. Check out our store YouTube channel for livestream updates.ASL interpretation may be provided (based on the availability of interpreters) but must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance of the event.Please email us at ticketing@brooklinebooksmith.com as soon as possible if you require ASL interpretation, guaranteed seating, or other accommodations. Seats are limited.We will do our best to serve your needs! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/298d7970-f4b9-11f0-939d-8d7f4fe5e3ad-rimg-w1200-h675-dc000101-gmir.jpg Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry BirdFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Charlie Hustle and Fly Girls comes one of America’s greatest sports stories: the improbable rise of Larry Bird and the Indiana State Sycamores.In the fall 1974, Larry Bird—one of the greatest players to ever pick up a basketball—was lost, and in danger of slipping away.He had dropped out of Indiana University, spurning legendary Hoosiers head coach Bobby Knight. He returned home to French Lick, a tiny town in the second poorest county in Indiana, and he got a job hauling trash.It could have ended right there for Bird, were it not for two men: Bob King, an old coach with bad knees, and Bill Hodges, a man who knew what it was like to be poor and overlooked. In the spring of 1975, during one of the darkest chapters of Bird’s life, King and Hodges convinced Bird to leave French Lick and play basketball at Indiana State University, a college that couldn’t even fill its arena, much less compete with Bobby Knight. Then, while no one was watching, King and Hodges built a team of players around Bird who were just like him: they were castoffs and leftovers, ready to work.Four years later, in March 1979, this unheralded team would put together one of the greatest seasons in American sports history. By the time it was over, more than 50 million people would tune in to watch the Indiana State Sycamores play in the NCAA finals against Magic Johnson and Michigan State.What happened that night would change college basketball and the NBA. Perhaps more importantly, it would change the members of this hardscrabble team, binding them together forever. In some ways, their one shining moment would never end.Drawing on exclusive, in-depth interviews with players, coaches, and staffers, New York Times bestselling author and PEN American award–winning biographer Keith O’Brien offers a stirring account of the mighty Indiana State Sycamores. With its unforgettable ensemble cast, Heartland is more than just a sports book. It’s the story of a group of young men who achieved the greatest feat of all: immortality.Keith O'Brien is an award-winning biographer and a New York Times bestselling author.Dan Shaughnessy is a longtime Boston Globe columnist and the bestselling author of Wish It Lasted Forever: Life with the Larry Bird Celtics.About Brookline BooksmithBrookline Booksmith, thriving in the heart of Coolidge Corner in Brookline, Massachusetts, since 1961, is one of New England’s premier independent bookstores. We offer a vast selection of books, ranging from current bestsellers to the most eclectic titles. We are also known for our beautiful and inspired gifts. Customers buy and sell gently used books in our treasured Used Book Cellar and enjoy our bountiful bargain book selection. We host award-winning events series (including our groundbreaking Transnational Literature Series), offering more than 300 author talks, community conversations, and book clubs annually. Find more at brooklinebooksmith.com! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brookline/keith-obrien-with-dan-shaughnessy-heartland/100001980653084694 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, sports, fine-arts, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 47.3, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brookline - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Brookline Booksmith - **lat**: 42.34263869999999 - **long**: -71.12171390000003 - **full address**: Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard Street, Brookline, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Keith O'Brien with Dan Shaughnessy: Heartland - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/462cdaeab77c8bcd8367ebf4d2f0912458b9545757231b98dd48213ff6896287-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1768773664 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Keith O'Brien with Dan Shaughnessy: Heartland being held? - **A:** Keith O'Brien with Dan Shaughnessy: Heartland takes place on Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard Street, Brookline, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Keith O'Brien with Dan Shaughnessy: Heartland? - **A:** Tickets for Keith O'Brien with Dan Shaughnessy: Heartland are priced at USD 47 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRSVPFreeAvailableRSVP + Support Our StoreUSD 7 + USD 2 feeAvailableRSVP + Heartland (event pickup)USD 36 + USD 4 fee + USD 2 taxAvailableHeartland (book only, priority mail)USD 47 + USD 5 fee + USD 3 taxAvailableHeartland (book only, store pickup)USD 36 + USD 4 fee + USD 2 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Keith O'Brien with Dan Shaughnessy: Heartland? - **A:** Keith O'Brien with Dan Shaughnessy: Heartland is organized by Brookline Booksmith. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Keith O'Brien with Dan Shaughnessy: Heartland is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brookline, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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