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SUMMARY:Wordfest presents Colson Whitehead
DESCRIPTION:Wordfest is thrilled to welcome back two-time Pulitzer Prize wi
 nner Colson Whitehead with the hotly anticipated Cool Machine\, the conclus
 ion of the “whole dang Harlem saga.” Publishers Weekly calls it a “tr
 anscendent and wildly entertaining novel” and “the greatest New York no
 vel in years.” The show includes a lively conversation\, hosted by podcas
 ter and politico Zain Velji\, followed by a book signing.\n\nCool Machine h
 it the shelves this Tuesday and it’s the talk of the literary world (see 
 below or do a quick search to dive into all the rave reviews). You can pick
  up your copy now\, along with Whitehead’s award-winning backlist\, from 
 Shelf Life Books. If you prefer to wait until show day\, Shelf Life Books w
 ill also be at the Bella Concert Hall with Whitehead’s books. We’re sti
 ll talking about his 2023 Calgary show\, so you’ll want to secure your se
 ats now!\n\nhttps://www.visitcalgary.com/events/wordfest-presents-colson-wh
 itehead\n\nhttps://wordfest.com/2026/show/wordfest-presents-colson-whitehea
 d/?_u=2cab16a3
LOCATION:Bella Concert Hall\, The Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts @ M
 RU\, 18 Mt Royal Cir Sw\, Calgary
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