# Event Details - **Event Name**: The World That We Are: An Evening with Andrew Furman - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate a Florida author's new novel at the bookstore!About this EventTombolo Books welcomes Florida author Andrew Furman back to the bookstore to celebrate his novel The World That We Are!Alternating between these two timelines, The World That We Are delves into enduring themes of love, family, the quest for meaningful work, and the search for a true home in the spinning cosmos.More about The World That We AreIn 1837, a young Henry David Thoreau sets out to lead an extraordinary life in Concord, Massachusetts, combating formidable obstacles. He struggles to find work as a teacher, to discover his voice as a writer, and to realize true friendship and romantic love, battling all the while against the “ family disease” that threatens his health. When a captivating young woman arrives in town, she ignites a tumultuous love triangle with Thoreau’ s brother, forcing matters to a crisis.Meanwhile, David Hertzog, a Thoreau scholar in present-day Maine, embarks on a reflective journey in the autumn of his life upon the unexpected return of his estranged daughter. Her reappearance in town forces him to grapple with their painful shared history and seek a new path forward.Andrew Furman is Professor of English at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL, and teaches in its MFA program in creative writing. His stories and essays have appeared in such publications as Prairie Schooner, Oxford American, Grist, The Southern Review, Ecotone, Willow Springs, Terrain.org, Solstice, Flyway, and The Florida Review. His many books include the novels, Jewfish (2020) and Goldens Are Here (2018), and the environmental memoirs, Bitten: My Unexpected Love Affair with Florida (2014) and Of Slash Pines and Manatees: A Highly Selective Field Guide to My Suburban Wilderness (2025). He lives in south Florida with his family. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-petersburg/the-world-that-we-are-an-evening-with-andrew-furman/100001977526974414 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: St. Petersburg - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Tombolo Books - **lat**: 27.7703894 - **long**: -82.662684 - **full address**: Tombolo Books, 2153 1st Avenue South, St. Petersburg, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The World That We Are: An Evening with Andrew Furman - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4ef2b16a7bbc6e6fba8587ebad94bfd3b176a13b2c30f08471debb11bc7fb7f6-rimg-w1200-h571-dc747363-gmir.jpg?v=1766309387 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The World That We Are: An Evening with Andrew Furman being held? - **A:** The World That We Are: An Evening with Andrew Furman takes place on Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Tombolo Books, 2153 1st Avenue South, St. Petersburg, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The World That We Are: An Evening with Andrew Furman? - **A:** The World That We Are: An Evening with Andrew Furman is organized by Tombolo Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The World That We Are: An Evening with Andrew Furman 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 St. Petersburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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