Authors in Convention: Discussing Thomas Pynchon and His Latest Novel

Into the Shadows: A Thomas Pynchon Discussion

Thomas Pynchon — the reclusive giant of American literature — has mystified readers for decades with his wild imagination and razor-sharp insight into history, paranoia, and pop culture. From Gravity’s Rainbow to Inherent Vice, his novels have inspired awe, obsession, and endless debate.

Now, Pynchon fans have something new to unravel: Shadow Ticket, his first novel in years, released just last month.

Join us for an evening of literary intrigue and conversation as we dive deep into Pynchon’s universe and explore what Shadow Ticket reveals about his ever-evolving vision of America.

Our panel brings together some of the sharpest Pynchon minds in Alaska:

• Professor Terry Reilly — UAF literature scholar and veteran of International Pynchon Week, whose essays on Pynchon have appeared in The Yale Review and Pynchon Notes.

• Professor Jericho Williams — Assistant Professor of American Literature at UAF, specializing in postmodern storytelling.

• Ayden Harris — MFA candidate in fiction and editor of Permafrost Literary Journal, bringing a fresh perspective from a new generation of writers.

Whether you’re a longtime Pynchon devotee or just curious about the mystery behind the man, come be part of the conversation.