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Less is Lost: The Art of Being Out of Place - JLF Colorado: International Literature Festival

Less is Lost: The Art of Being Out of Place - JLF Colorado: International Literature Festival

Andrew Sean Greer, novelist and short story writer, received the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for his novel, Less. The awkward and lovable protagonist, Arthur Less, returns in Less Is Lost—a zigzagging adventure across the wild, wild West. This profound and joyous novel explores the enigmas of American life, the riddles of love, and the stories we tell along the way. In a world of misrule and chaos, Greer reminds us that disorientation can feel oddly familiar—especially for someone who is often out of place. A session of conversation and readings with Arsen Kashkashian.

Venue: Canyon Theater

All are invited to JLF Colorado - an annual international literature festival of books, ideas, stories and camaraderie - September 13-14 at Boulder Public Library.

Date:
Saturday, Sep 13 2025
Time:
10:45am - 11:45am
Location:
Main Library

Audience:
  Ages 12 to 18     Ages 18+  
Categories:
  Author Talk  

JLF Colorado is a proud sister festival of the world-renowned Jaipur Literature Festival. JLF Colorado is produced by Teamwork Arts and has been hosted each September in Boulder, Colorado since 2014. We bring together inspiring authors and thought leaders from across the state and around the world. 

JLF Colorado is free and open to all. Come for the morning music, stay for engaging conversations—and feel free to attend one session or many. Register for the festival today to secure your spot and receive updates about authors, program sessions, and volunteer opportunities.

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