# Event Details - **Event Name**: KUOW Book Talks with Author Sonora Jha - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join KUOW & The Seattle Public Library for our Book Talk with local Author Sonora Jha on Thursday, May 21 at the Central Library.About this EventKUOW in Conversation with Seattle Author Sonora JhaThursday, May 21 | Presented by KUOW in partnership with The Seattle Public LibraryJoin KUOW’s Katie Campbell in conversation with acclaimed author Sonora Jha to discuss her latest novel, Intemperance — a sweeping and intimate story inspired by an ancient Indian ritual and the complexities of aging, love, and self-possession in a modern world.Jha is the author of four books, including The Laughter, winner of the 2024 Washington State Book Award for Fiction and named one of the Best Books of 2023 by The New Yorker, NPR, and others. Her previous works include the memoir How to Raise a Feminist Son and her debut novel Foreign. A former journalist in India and Singapore, Jha is now a professor at Seattle University and lives in Seattle.Discover more about with author Sonora Jha and host Katie Campbell. Questions will be reviewed and considered for the conversation.This event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required to attend.Books will be available from our partner at Third Place Books.Date and Time:Thursday, May 21 at The Seattle Public Library's Central Library. Doors open at 6 p.m. and program begins at 6:30 p.m.Arrival Details:Address: The Seattle Public Library Central Library: 1000 Fourth Ave. Seattle, WA 98104Microsoft Auditorium. Auditorium Location: Level 1This event is in partnership between The Seattle Public Library and KUOW.Photography of the stage and recording of the audio will be taken at this event.KUOW Live Events Sponsored by Phinney Ridge Painting and Microsoft. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/seattle/kuow-book-talks-with-author-sonora-jha/100001977312752671 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Seattle Public Library - Central Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Seattle - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Seattle Public Library - Central Library - **lat**: 47.6066621 - **long**: -122.3321837 - **full address**: Seattle Public Library - Central Library, 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: KUOW Book Talks with Author Sonora Jha - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/cce604d2f375ed58989d49e3331988630af7b05eec7616f55ba2a3b519751d10-rimg-w1200-h600-dc014c48-gmir.jpg?v=1770900505 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is KUOW Book Talks with Author Sonora Jha being held? - **A:** KUOW Book Talks with Author Sonora Jha takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Seattle Public Library - Central Library, 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing KUOW Book Talks with Author Sonora Jha? - **A:** KUOW Book Talks with Author Sonora Jha is organized by KUOW Public Radio. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** KUOW Book Talks with Author Sonora Jha 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 Seattle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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