# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening with Annie Jacobsen - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us at Books-A-Million as we celebrate the release of bestselling author Annie Jacobsen's newest release, BIOLOGICAL WAR!About this EventJoin us for a special evening with New York Times bestselling author Annie Jacobsen, acclaimed for her groundbreaking works Area 51 and Nuclear War.Annie will discuss her highly anticipated new book, Biological War, in a moderated conversation with a special guest Madeleine Gernhard, offering a fascinating look into one of the most urgent and thought-provoking topics of our time. Following the discussion, guests will have the opportunity to meet Annie during a photo op!Each ticket includes event entry, a seat for the conversation, access to the photo line, and a signed copy of Biological War. Please note that Annie will not be signing or personalizing books during the event.A limited quantity of signed copies of her previous bestselling titles, including Area 51 and Nuclear War, will be available for purchase at the event.Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from one of today’s most compelling investigative authors in an unforgettable live conversation. We look forward to seeing you there! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b8deac30-8a9f-11f1-b92e-41b584fdb3c9-rimg-w433-h740-dc03111a-gmir.jpg A lab accident, a bio-attack, a global pandemic, and the collapse of human society. In this essential new book, based on dozens of new interviews with experts with high-level political, governmental, medical, and military responsibility, Annie Jacobsen examines this very scenario. It would be only a matter of days from such a global infection before the infrastructure built to handle this gravest of situations would be in a battle for human existence. The fallout: mass death, total societal breakdown, widespread insurrection, anarchy, and a plague-ravaged wasteland that no longer resembles modern civilization. In other words: dystopia. Jacobsen looks deeply at a situation that is in some ways the opposite of a nuclear bomb: There is no mushroom cloud, no shock wave or blast. Instead, the scenario that could end the world as we know it begins with something so small, and something so malicious, that when used for evil, only evil can result. This is what could happen; a ticking-clock roadmap to the hours, days, and weeks following the release of a biological agent, that serves as the most essential, forward-looking journalism in preparation for urgent societal upheaval.ANNIE JACOBSEN is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author. Her books include: AREA 51; OPERATION PAPERCLIP; THE PENTAGON’S BRAIN; PHENOMENA; SURPRISE, K*ll VANISH; FIRST PLATOON and NUCLEAR WAR: A SCENARIO. Jacobsen’s books have been named Best of the Year and Most Anticipated by outlets including The Washington Post, USA Today, The Boston Globe, Vanity Fair, Apple, and Amazon. She has appeared on countless TV programs and media platforms—from PBS Newshour to Joe Rogan—discussing war, weapons, government secrecy, and national security. Audiences have ranged from The Vatican to The United Nations.She also writes and produces TV, including Tom Clancy’s JACK RYAN.Jacobsen graduated from Princeton University where she was Captain of the Women’s Ice Hockey Team. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband Kevin and their two sons. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-portland/an-evening-with-annie-jacobsen/100001990893460935 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Books-A-Million - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.09, max: 39.09, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: South Portland - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Books-A-Million - **lat**: 43.636048 - **long**: -70.3332157 - **full address**: Books-A-Million, 430 Gorham Road, South Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Evening with Annie Jacobsen - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d7f7880abe644fef6b8c974ba2a3c823d326abf52872f132998b13266b80a833-rimg-w1200-h630-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1781671272 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Evening with Annie Jacobsen being held? - **A:** An Evening with Annie Jacobsen takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Books-A-Million, 430 Gorham Road, South Portland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening with Annie Jacobsen? - **A:** An Evening with Annie Jacobsen is organized by Books-A-Million. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Books-A-Million's events? - **A:** Books-A-Million has 128+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Books-A-Million 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:** An Evening with Annie Jacobsen 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 South Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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