Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Portland Book Festival: Taylor Jenkins Reid in conversation with Cheryl Strayed

Taylor Jenkins Reid is the bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones & The Six, and Malibu Rising. Her new novel is the instant #1 New York Times bestseller, Carrie Soto Is Back, “an epic adventure about a female athlete perhaps past her prime, brought back to the tennis court for one last grand slam” (Elle). Reid will be joined in conversation with Cheryl Strayed, bestselling author of WildTiny Beautiful Things, and Brave Enough.

This is one of two Portland Book Festival events at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and requires a ticket for entry, in addition to your festival pass. Tickets include reserved seating and a signed copy of Carrie Soto Is Back. A limited number of $5 tickets for this event will be released the week of October 24th (inventory permitting). Get your book-inclusive ticket now to guarantee your seat! 

ABOUT CARRIE SOTO IS BACK

“Gorgeous. The kind of sharp, smart, potent book you have to set aside every few pages just to catch your breath. I’ll take a piece of Carrie Soto forward with me in life and be a little better for it.”—Emily Henry, author of Book Lovers and Beach Read

Carrie Soto is fierce, and her determination to win at any cost has not made her popular. But by the time she retires from tennis, she is the best player the world has ever seen. She has shattered every record and claimed twenty Grand Slam titles. And if you ask Carrie, she is entitled to every one. She sacrificed nearly everything to become the best, with her father, Javier, as her coach. A former champion himself, Javier has trained her since the age of two.

But six years after her retirement, Carrie finds herself sitting in the stands of the 1994 US Open, watching her record be taken from her by a brutal, stunning player named Nicki Chan.

At thirty-seven years old, Carrie makes the monumental decision to come out of retirement and be coached by her father for one last year in an attempt to reclaim her record. Even if the sports media says that they never liked “the Battle-Axe” anyway. Even if her body doesn’t move as fast as it did. And even if it means swallowing her pride to train with a man she once almost opened her heart to: Bowe Huntley. Like her, he has something to prove before he gives up the game forever.

In spite of it all, Carrie Soto is back, for one epic final season. In this riveting and unforgettable novel, Taylor Jenkins Reid tells her most vulnerable, emotional story yet.

About Portland Book Fest

Portland Book Festival, presented by Bank of America, returns to Portland Art Museum and neighboring venues on Saturday, November 5, 2022, with a preview Friday Night Book Market on Friday, November 4. 

This all-ages celebration of books and community features author discussions, pop-up reading, writing workshops for youth and adults, kids’ story time, an extensive book fair, local food trucks, and more.

All day Festival passes for adults are just  $15 and include entry into Portland Art Museum, most events, and a $5 voucher to use at the book fair. Youth passes for ages 17 and under (or those with a valid high school ID) are free.

Premium events featuring Taylor Jenkins Reid and Selma Blair may be added on to any Festival pass. The Friday Night Book Market ticket includes an all day Festival pass.

Questions regarding Portland Book Festival can be directed to Literary Arts: la@literary-arts.org

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