Happy Hour and Texas Author Interview with Lucas Schaefer

Join us for an intimate evening with Lucas Schaefer, whose electrifying debut novel The Slip has taken the literary world by storm. This national bestseller and Kirkus Prize finalist weaves a gripping tale of identity, transformation, and mystery set against the backdrop of 1990s Austin boxing culture. Hailed as a must-read by The New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, and People, The Slip follows the disappearance of teenage boxer Nathaniel Rothstein and the unlikely connections that bind a diverse cast of characters searching for belonging in a changing America.

Schaefer, an Austin resident and UT MFA graduate whose work has appeared in One Story, The Baffler, and Slate, has crafted what critics are calling a masterful exploration of sex, race, and identity that builds to an unforgettable climax in the boxing ring. Don't miss this rare opportunity to meet the author everyone's talking about and discover why The Slip is being compared to the work of Jonathan Franzen and Nathan Hill. Come for the conversation, stay for the insights into one of 2025's most celebrated novels.

Happy Hour is from 6 - 6:30
Author interview with Q and A is 6:30-7:30
Admission includes light refreshment and appetizers.
Cash bar. General Admission tickets $19 per person +tax.
Students are $9, Anyone making a reservation for dinner after the event can attend the Author Happy hour FREE.
Must register to attend.

About the Texas Author Series
The Texas Author Series offers a fun, relaxed way to connect with Texas authors, co-hosted by Austin Realtor®, Cari Clark and Sharon Watkins, owner of Chez Zee American Bistro. Enjoy author talks, tasty bites, a cash bar with wine and spirits, and free valet parking in a lively, salon-style setting. Tickets are $19, students are $9 - but your tickets are free with a reservation to stay for dinner afterward. It's a great way to enjoy Austin's literary scene while having a good time with friends and neighbors!


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Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3289626-2?pid=2874

Category: Community | Local / Community

Prices:
General Admission: USD 19.00,
Student Admission: USD 9.00,
Staying For Dinner? Your Ticket is FREE - Make A Reservation: USD 0.00

Artists / Speakers: Cari Clark, Realtor, Stephen Harrigan