# Event Details - **Event Name**: The White Hart Speaker Series: Jim Shepard, THE QUEEN OF BAD INFLUENCES - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Presented in partnership with The White Hart Inn, Scoville Memorial Library & WAMC On The Road. In conversation with Joe Donahue.About this EventOne of Lit Hub's Most Anticipated Books of the YearTICKETS REQUIREDTickets $15: Include a complimentary glass of house wine, beer or non alcoholic beverage plus a $5 voucher towards the purchase of THE QUEEN OF BAD INFLUENCES at this event.In Richard Ford’s view, Jim Shepard’s “talent is so various and canny he can write about seemingly anything and make it thrilling to us,” and in these stories spanning six centuries we find viscerally evoked worlds as wildly diverse as a mercenary’s corner of 16th century Madrid, a young apprentice’s pre-Revolutionary Boston, and Edward Hyde’s London.“Jim Shepard is a fantastic writer—compassionate, funny, and fearless—[whose work] does what great writing always does: inspires us to look more closely at life, and be more caring.” —George SaundersJim Shepard has written eight novels, including The Book of Aron, which won the Sophie Brody Medal, the PEN/New England Award, the Ribalow Prize, and the Clark Fiction Prize, as well as six story collections, including Like You’d Understand, Anyway, which won the Story Prize and was a finalist for the National Book Award. Eight of his stories have been selected for publication in The Best American Short Stories, two for The PEN/O. Henry Prize Stories, and three for The Pushcart Prize. He’s the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and lives in Williamstown, Massachusetts, with his wife, the fiction writer Karen Shepard, and a Pittie mix and a beagle.Joe Donahue talks to people on the radio for a living. In addition to countless impressive human "gets" - he has talked to a lot of Muppets. Joe grew up in Philadelphia, has been on the area airwaves for more than 25 years and currently lives in Washington County, NY with his wife, Kelly, and their dog, Brady. And yes, he reads every single book. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salisbury/the-white-hart-speaker-series-jim-shepard-the-queen-of-bad-influences/100001998816082710 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: The White Hart - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 16.74, max: 16.74, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Salisbury - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: The White Hart - **lat**: 41.9846444 - **long**: -73.42217219999999 - **full address**: The White Hart, 15 Under Mountain Road, Salisbury, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The White Hart Speaker Series: Jim Shepard, THE QUEEN OF BAD INFLUENCES - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/198893d4edd4249fc112494c19b0e04e58f51a4eabbdcfe3bff6fbf64419b1ef-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787633118 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The White Hart Speaker Series: Jim Shepard, THE QUEEN OF BAD INFLUENCES being held? - **A:** The White Hart Speaker Series: Jim Shepard, THE QUEEN OF BAD INFLUENCES takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The White Hart, 15 Under Mountain Road, Salisbury, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The White Hart Speaker Series: Jim Shepard, THE QUEEN OF BAD INFLUENCES? - **A:** The White Hart Speaker Series: Jim Shepard, THE QUEEN OF BAD INFLUENCES is organized by Oblong Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The White Hart Speaker Series: Jim Shepard, THE QUEEN OF BAD INFLUENCES is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Salisbury, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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