The Futilitarians

Anne Gisleson Book Signing and Reading

Anne Gisleson will be reading from The Futilitarians and signing books at 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, at Faubourg Wines (2805 St. Claude Avenue). Anne Gisleson’s The Futilitarians and the New Orleans poetry classic I hope it’s not over, and good-by: Selected Poems of Everette Maddox, recently reprinted by UNO Press. New Orleans, literature and Anne Gisleson Book Signing and Reading

The Metaphysical Hangover, or an Antidote: Looking back at the launch of Anne Gisleson’s THE FUTILITARIANS

As soon as I left the New Orleans launch party for Anne Gisleson’s The Futilitarians, I drank liquor with a dear friend of mine and we talked about things the way two longtime friends do when they’ve been drinking. We discussed love and grief, the things that worry us, and the future. It was one The Metaphysical Hangover, or an Antidote: Looking back at the launch of Anne Gisleson’s THE FUTILITARIANS

ROOM 220 presents Anne Gisleson

“A shattering and very important book…One of the best books of the year.” —Dave Eggers “A charming, captivating, and incredibly smart must-read.” —Booklist ROOM 220 is proud to celebrate the launch of Anne Gisleson’s The Futilitarians at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, at the Saturn Bar (3067 St. Claude Avenue). In addition to a reading and reception, George Trahanis will perform songs by ROOM 220 presents Anne Gisleson