This event is in the past.It took place on May 1, 2026 at Strand Book Store.
Lalami and Majumdar unpack how their dystopian novels mirror our unsettling present in a conversation that feels less like fiction and more like prophecy. The legendary Strand, with its four floors of literary chaos, is the perfect setting for a night about stories that cut close to the bone.
Author conversation
Literary event
Thought-provoking
Iconic NYC venue
Tips
📚arrive early to browse four floors
ðŸŽdiscussion may contain spoilers
Laila Lalami and Megha Majumdar Discussion
Union Square
Lalami and Majumdar unpack how their dystopian novels mirror our unsettling present in a conversation that feels less like fiction and more like prophecy. The legendary Strand, with its four floors of literary chaos, is the perfect setting for a night about stories that cut close to the bone.
Author conversation
Literary event
Thought-provoking
Iconic NYC venue
Tips
📚arrive early to browse four floors
ðŸŽdiscussion may contain spoilers
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