# Event Details - **Event Name**: Douglas Stuart with Karen Joy Fowler - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join us to hear Douglas Stuart discuss his latest Booker Prize–shortlisted novel, "John of John."About this EventThe Booker Prize–winning author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo has cemented his place as a leading contemporary literary voice. Join us to hear him discuss his latest Booker–shortlisted novel, John of John.About the Book“A stick of dynamite waiting to go off in your hand, the steadily intensifying story of a fractured trio.… Stuart is not just a very good writer but an immensely skilled storyteller… [who] doesn’t let on until the very end whether he is writing toward hope or toward tragedy. Until he reveals the answer, he wants you to stay in the room with these difficult people, to try to puzzle them out, to watch them wage impossible struggles, and to wish them well.”—Mark Harris, The New York Times Book ReviewOut of money and with little to show for his art school education, John-Calum Macleod takes the ferry back home to the remote Outer Hebrides to find that little has changed except for him. He returns to the windswept croft and the two pillars of his childhood: his father John, a sheep farmer, tweed weaver, and lay preacher in the local Presbyterian church; and his grandmother Ella, a profanity-loving Glaswegian whose steady warmth helped Cal weather the sudden departure of his mother.Cal privately wonders if any lonely men might be found on the barren hillsides of home, while John is dismayed by his son’s long hair, strange clothes, and seeming unwillingness to be Saved. But Cal isn't the only one in the croft house who is keeping secrets. As lambing season turns to shearing season, the threads holding the community together become increasingly frayed, and nothing will remain as it was before.John of John is a singular novel about duty, passion, and the transformative power of the truth. Stuart is a writer who understands that the most intimate family stories can illuminate the largest questions about identity, faith, and the possibility of redemption.REFUND POLICY: We will refund your ticket up to 7 days before the event.We want Kepler’s to be a welcoming and comfortable space for everyone. If you are feeling unwell, especially with respiratory symptoms, please stay home. Thank you for helping us create a safe and considerate environment for our community. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/menlo-park/douglas-stuart-with-karen-joy-fowler/100001995040030436 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Kepler's Books - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.49, max: 42.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Menlo Park - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Kepler's Books - **lat**: 37.453569 - **long**: -122.182167 - **full address**: Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Douglas Stuart with Karen Joy Fowler - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/bebf1c347cd2149312636bc1b9e61f25650e86df28a0343d7e5c830129cb1c60-rimg-w1200-h1799-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1785473193 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Douglas Stuart with Karen Joy Fowler being held? - **A:** Douglas Stuart with Karen Joy Fowler takes place on Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Douglas Stuart with Karen Joy Fowler? - **A:** Douglas Stuart with Karen Joy Fowler is organized by Kepler's Literary Foundation. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Kepler's Literary Foundation's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Kepler's Literary Foundation a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Kepler's Literary Foundation has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Douglas Stuart with Karen Joy Fowler 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 Menlo Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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