Lauren Markham returns to Greenlight to launch her speculative essay on language in the face of climate catastrophe: Immemorial. In a dazzling synthesis of reporting, memoir, and essay, Markham reflects on the design and function of memorials, from the traditional to the speculative and offers, what Kirkus star reviews as, "urgent, heartfelt, and lyrical reflections... an intimate meditation on the climate crisis.” Markham reads from the book before a brief discussion with fellow author Joshua Jelly-Schapiro (Names of New York), followed by an audience Q&A and signing.

What's Creative Nonfiction, Anyway?

From memoir to journalism to linked essays to think pieces, creative nonfiction can wear a lot of hats. In this conversation between two award-winning writers, a memoirist and a journalist and essayist, we'll explore all the shapes creative nonfiction can take, including some unconventional ones, as well as how and where to get your Creative Nonfiction published.

After the craft talk, books will be for sale and prosecco will be served.

Join us for the launch of Lauren Markham’s Immemorial at Point Reyes Books, where Markham will be in conversation with Rebecca Solnit, author of, most recently, Orwell’s Roses. This free event will be held at the Dance Palace in Point Reyes (just around the corner from the bookstore).

Join us for the launch of Lauren Markham’s Immemorial at Cellarmaker Brewing Company in Berkeley, where Markham will be in conversation with Jenny Odell, author of How to Do Nothing and Saving Time.