VIRTUAL- Reading and Discussion with Author Benedict Wells

Goethe Pop Up is thrilled to welcome celebrated author Benedict Wells back to Kansas City for a reading of his new book, Hard Land (set in 1980s Missouri). The book recounts the experiences of a 15-year old boy who falls in love and suffers terrible loss, all during one long summer. Join the Pop Up for this US-premiere on Aug 19th taking place in America’s (virtual) heartland!

Although Hard Land is currently only available in German, Wells will read from two sample chapters in English followed by a Q&A with the audience.​

This will be Wells’ second time reading at the Goethe Pop Up Kansas City; his last visit was in July 2019, for a presentation of his acclaimed novel The End of Loneliness.

Image: Cover © Diogenes | Portrait © Roger Eberhard