# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Wayfinder with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Adam Johnson - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an author talk on The Wayfinder, an historical epic about a girl from a remote Tongan island who becomes her people's queen.About this Event"An epic of extraordinary abundance . . . modern and mythological. . . wondrous enough to endure."—The Wall Street JournalJoin Pulitzer Prize–winning author Adam Johnson for a conversation about his ihighly anticipated new novel, The Wayfinder—a sweeping historical epic set across the islands of Tonga. Blending myth, history, and imagination, Johnson brings to life the story of Kōrero, a young girl who becomes queen amid perilous voyages, shifting loyalties, and the clash between tradition and empire. Hear Johnson discuss the inspirations behind this wondrous tale of survival, storytelling, and the search for home.About the BookTalking corpses, poetic parrots, and a fan that wafts the breath of life—this is the world young Kōrero finds herself thrust into when a mysterious visitor lands on her island, a place so remote its inhabitants have forgotten the word for stranger. Her people are desperate and on the brink of starvation, and the wayward stranger offers them an impossible choice: they can remain in the only home they’ve ever known and await the uncertainty to come, or Kōrero can join him and venture into unfamiliar waters, guided by only the night sky and his assurance of a bountiful future in the Kingdom of Tonga. What Kōrero and her people don’t know is that the promised refuge is no utopia—instead, Tonga is an empire at war and on the verge of collapse, a place where brains are regularly liberated from skulls and souls get trapped in coconuts with some frequency.The perils of Tonga are compounded by a royal feud: loyalties are shifting, graves are being opened, and everyone lives in fear of a jellyfish tattoo. Here, survival can rest on a perfectly performed dance or the acceptance of a cup of kava. Together, the stranger and Kōrero embark upon an epic voyage—one that will deliver them either to salvation or to the depths of the Pacific.Evoking the grandeur of Wolf Hall and the splendor of Shōgun, the Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist Adam Johnson conjures oral history, restores the natural world, and locates what’s best in humanity. Toweringly ambitious and breathtakingly immersive, The Wayfinder is an instant, timeless classic.$10 for members, $20 for Non-MembersProcessing fees may apply** - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/the-wayfinder-with-pulitzer-prize-winning-author-adam-johnson/100001860028237529 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Francisco - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Mechanics' Institute - **lat**: 37.7888616 - **long**: -122.4029759 - **full address**: Mechanics' Institute, 57 Post Street, San Francisco, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Wayfinder with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Adam Johnson - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/935433c91c91e11e31ea4a26f8efe7473d59a06c3c9f064f4f2b6a4d9389b39c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2d2d2d-gmir.jpg?v=1761806600 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Wayfinder with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Adam Johnson being held? - **A:** The Wayfinder with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Adam Johnson takes place on Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Mechanics' Institute, 57 Post Street, San Francisco, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Wayfinder with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Adam Johnson? - **A:** Ticket prices for The Wayfinder with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Adam Johnson range from USD 13 to USD 23 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityMechanics' Institute MemberUSD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailableNon-Member/PublicUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The Wayfinder with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Adam Johnson? - **A:** The Wayfinder with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Adam Johnson is organized by Mechanics' Institute. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Wayfinder with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Adam Johnson 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 San Francisco, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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