Catch This: Verse Chapter Verse

Verse Chapter Verse, Seattle's newest literary series, which has already brought notable readings from authors Cory Doctorow and Jonathan Lethem, presents its third reading from Gary Shteyngart, author of The Russian Debutante's Handbook and, his latest, Super Sad True Love Story.

Set in a dystopian America, where illiteracy is the norm, credit scores define one's emotional self-worth and nanotechnology keeps the rich alive forever, Super Sad looks at a possible future for America, where its contribution to the world has all but ceased to exist and complete downfall could happen at any moment. In the midst of which, an awkward love story begins. 

Shteyngart will read and take questions from the audience, and there will be music from Orkestar Zirconium, an interview between Shteyngart and Paul Constant (books editor for The Stranger) and it's all happening at the Sunset Tavern, where, unlike most readings, you can drink overpowering Manhattans while learning about literature. 

Reading and music starts at 8pm. 

Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave NW.