This pre-publication author series is a chance for booksellers, librarians, and other industry professionals to hear from the author, ask their questions directly, and gain insight into the writer's process and story behind the book.

Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and novelist Héctor Tobar will talk about his latest book, THE LAST GREAT ROAD BUM, out August 25, with his editor Sean McDonald from FSG/MCD. This book is the great American novel about the extraordinary life of Joe Sanderson - a world traveler who ended his days of adventure fighting with guerillas in El Salvador.  “Tobar’s wild ride achieves a version of Kerouac for a new age.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

Advance Access: Héctor Tobar