Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Bryan Washington, author of the story collection Lot and the novel Memorial, celebrating his latest novel, Family Meal. The novel follows Cam, moving back to his hometown of Houston, Texas after the death of his lover—a gripping and profound story about love, grief, and built families, with deep social and cultural insights about race and queer identity. Poet and novelist Ocean Vuong (Time Is a Mother, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous) joins Washington to discuss writing along intersecting identities and the raw vulnerability inherent in their work. The conversation will be followed by an extended Q&A, during which audience members will have the opportunity to join in the discussion. After the conversation, Washington will sign and personalize books.