Tara Karr Roberts: Wild and Distant Seas

Moscow-based author and regular Inlander columnist Tara Karr Roberts rang in the new year by releasing her debut novel, Wild and Distant Seas. To say that it’s been successful would be a bit of an understatement. The book, based on the life of a minor character from Herman Melville’s magnum opus Moby-Dick, was immediately popular among historical fiction readers, made its way onto Oprah Daily’s “Best New Novels to Read This January” list and was a Barnes & Noble Discover pick right out of the gate. At this event, Roberts discusses the lush world, fascinating characters she created and the research that went into it all alongside local novelist Sharma Shields. And don’t let the mention of Moby-Dick scare you, Roberts’ novel is about 400 pages lighter and a much breezier read.

Tara Karr Roberts: Wild and Distant Seas • Thu, March 21 from 6-7 pm • Free • Central Library • 906 W. Main Ave. • spokanelibrary.org