Jack Ridl Visiting Writers Series at Hope College

02/18/2025

We want to take a moment to say thank you to DK Nnuro and Claudia Acevedo-Quiñones for for such a great event! We loved having you here for our series; your wonderful work and advice is greatly valued! Thank you to everyone who made this event possible and everyone who attended. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

02/17/2025

Join us in the Schapp Auditorium TONIGHT for reading and Q&A from our authors! See you there!

02/17/2025

Today’s book spotlight is What Napoleon Could Not Do! Join us for an in-person reading on February 17th, featuring a live reading and Q&A with author DK Nnuro.

02/16/2025

Today’s book spotlight is The Hurricane Book! Join us for an in-person reading and Q&A with author Claudia Acevedo-Quiñones on February 17th!

02/06/2025

Join us in exploring The Hurricane Book: A Lyric History by Claudia Acevedo-Quiñones—a powerful debut that blends history, poetry, and personal narrative. Don’t miss the chance to hear Acevedo-Quiñones read and discuss her work at our in-person reading in Schapp Auditorium on February 17th!

02/03/2025

Join us in exploring What Napoleon Could Not Do, DK Nnuro’s newest novel—a tale of ambition, family, and the complexities of identity. Don’t miss the chance to hear Nnuro read and discuss his work at our in-person reading in Schapp Auditorium on February 17th!

01/08/2025

We’ve got a great lineup of authors this spring! Join us for our author readings followed by a time for question and response! For more information, follow us or check out our page on Hope College’s website. We look forward to seeing you there!

11/14/2024

We want to take a moment to say thank you to Jack Ridl and Chris Dombrowski for such a great event! We loved having you here for our series; your beautiful writing and advice is greatly valued! Thank you to everyone who made the event possible and everyone who attended. We look forward to seeing you next semester for our next event!

11/07/2024

Join us in exploring All At Once, Jack Ridl’s newest poetry collection—a heartfelt reflection on life’s passing moments, infused with warmth and a deep appreciation for the everyday. Don’t miss the chance to hear him read and discuss his work in person at Schapp Auditorium on November 13th!

11/06/2024

Meet Chris Dombrowski and Jack Ridl on November 13th at 7 p.m. in the Schaap Auditorium to learn about their work and fly fishing!

11/04/2024

Join us in exploring The River You Touch, Chris Dombrowski’s latest memoir—a compelling journey through family, fishing, and fatherhood, set against the rivers and landscapes of Missoula, Montana. Join him for an in-person reading in Schapp Auditorium on November 13th!

09/30/2024

Join us in the schaap auditorium TONIGHT for a reading and Q&A from our authors! See you there!

09/18/2024

Come learn about Anna Gazmarian and her new memoir, Devout: A Memoir of Doubt— a personal exploration of faith, identity and doubt. Join us for a reading and a Q&A at 7 p.m. in the Schaap Auditorium, located in the BSC, on September 30th!

08/30/2024