A daring, luminous novel following a Chinese-American farming family and the secret that transforms them across generations.

Third Place Books welcomes award-winning author Tom Lin to our Ravenna store to celebrate his new book, Babylon, South Dakota: the strange, brilliant story of the Hsiu family, a clan of hardscrabble Western farmers whose tangential relationship to a government nuclear project sets off a chain of unusual events that raise questions about power, empire, and the ties that bind.

This event is free and open to the public. For important updates, RSVP is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book!

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Please note: While RSVP helps us anticipate attendance, your RSVP may not guarantee a seat. Seating is first-come, first-served, and all events at our Ravenna neighborhood store are free and open to the public. Only standing room may be available for events with high interest.

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