# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Powell's Presents: R. F. Kuang - TICKETED EVENT
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: From R.F. Kuang, the acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author of Katabasis and Yellowface, comes a wryly humorous and profoundly moving coming-of-age novel that grapples with grief, language, and culture shock — all set against the backdrop of an unforgettable summer in Taipei. College freshman Lily Chen is off to spend the summer in Taipei at an intensive language program like so many Chinese American students before her, hoping to connect with the culture she inherited but never fully understood. But a promising start quickly unravels. Her classes are grueling, her roommate is driving her insane, and a reckless trip to the hot springs with a guy she barely knows soon has her classmates viciously gossiping. She feels adrift, a foreigner in a country she thought would feel like home. Then shocking news arrives: Lily’s grandfather has passed away. The loss forces her to grapple with now-unanswerable questions about her family history. As Lily grieves, she’s drawn into a journey of self-discovery — piecing together memories, stories, and silences over a series of hilarious and devastating attempts at connection. Taipei Story (William Morrow) asks: What if the diaspora fantasy of homecoming never comes true? What if learning a language can’t bring you any closer to the people you’re trying to reach? What if you search for your family’s history, but your family doesn’t want to share? What if you wait too long to ask the right questions? As Lily struggles for answers, her summer becomes a poignant search for understanding — of herself, her family, and the meaning of home. 

Please note: Tickets for this event are $42 (before service charges) and include admission, as well as one hardcover copy of Kuang’s Taipei Story. Books distributed at event.

📕🎟️: Purchase your book-inclusive ticket: https://portland5.evenue.net/events/KUANG
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/powells-presents-r-f-kuang-ticketed-event/200030305160823
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 434

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Newmark Theatre
- **lat**: 45.516543120705
- **long**: -122.68132755218
- **full address**: Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway,Portland, Oregon, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Powell's Presents: R. F. Kuang - TICKETED EVENT being held?
  - **A:** Powell's Presents: R. F. Kuang - TICKETED EVENT takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway,Portland, Oregon, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Powell's Presents: R. F. Kuang - TICKETED EVENT?
  - **A:** Powell's Presents: R. F. Kuang - TICKETED EVENT is organized by Powell's Books, Inc..
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Powell's Presents: R. F. Kuang - TICKETED EVENT is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 430+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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