Wordfest presents Colson Whitehead

Wordfest is thrilled to welcome back two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead with the hotly anticipated Cool Machine, the conclusion of the “whole dang Harlem saga.” Publishers Weekly calls it a “transcendent and wildly entertaining novel” and “the greatest New York novel in years.” The show includes a lively conversation, hosted by podcaster and politico Zain Velji, followed by a book signing.

Cool Machine hit 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 will also be at the Bella Concert Hall with Whitehead’s books. We’re still talking about his 2023 Calgary show, so you’ll want to secure your seats now!