Vera, Or Faith With Gary Shteyngart

Part of our Voices of Today Series

“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—it’s the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.” -Mark Twain

Bestselling author and humorist Gary Shteyngart returns for a lively exploration of his latest book: Vera, or Faith, a sharp-eyed, deeply moving novel that follows ten-year-old Vera’s clear, tender, and hilarious observations as her mixed-heritage family frays under the pressures of a rapidly unraveling America. Hear Shteyngart discuss Vera’s unforgettable narrative voice, the novel’s blend of biting satire and heartfelt tenderness, and his creative process in imagining a fractured yet hopeful future—and discover why Vera, or Faith is already one of 2025’s most anticipated and unforgettable reads.

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