“I go to Terry Tempest Williams for the reasons I go to Whitman and Thoreau: to recover a capacious spirit and to rejoin the urgent living world. She gives me something bigger than hope.”
―Richard Powers, author of The Overstory
From the visionary New York Times bestselling author comes a revelatory work of narrative nonfiction exploring beauty in the desert, climate change, and transformative moments of power in a world beset by uncertainty.
Whether we believe it or not, rapid change is upon us. I am searching for grace.
In this time of political fragility, climate chaos, and seeking glimmers of hope, Terry Tempest Williams introduces us to the Glorians. They are the ordinary, often overlooked presences—animal, plant, memory, moment—that reveal our interconnectedness with the natural world.
The Glorians can be as small as an ant ferrying a coyote willow blossom to its queen or a night sky. But they can collectively teach us about the radical act of attending to beauty and carrying forward against all odds. They remind us of the power of contact between species and the profound courage—and awareness—it will take to dream a more cohesive future into being.
Terry Tempest Williams will be joined in conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author and NWS co-founder Doug Stanton. Terry Tempest Williams is the award-winning, internationally published author of seventeen books of creative nonfiction, including the environmental classic, Refuge – An Unnatural History of Family and Place. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Letters and the writer-in-residence at the Harvard Divinity School. She divides her time between Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Castle Valley, Utah.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with live music, and the conversation begins at 7:00 p.m.. Tickets are general admission seating for this event so please arrive early to secure your desired seats. This event includes a Q&A session and an author signing immediately following in the lobby.
Ticket Information
Individual Ticket + Book: $41
Admits one person to the live event and each ticket comes with one signed copy of Terry Tempest Williams Glorians (retail value $28). Please note: signed books are only available at the in-person event. Get the book shipped for an additional $8.
Two-Ticket Package + Book: $58
This two-ticket option admits two people to the in-person event and comes with one signed copy of Terry Tempest Williams Glorians (retail value $28). Please note: signed books are only available at the in-person event. Get the book shipped for an additional $8.
Student and Teacher Tickets: $12
No age restriction with a valid school ID, student and teacher tickets admit one person to the live event. Books are not included.
Virtual Tickets
Can’t make it in-person? Enjoy the event live or on-demand from home! You can purchase virtual tickets via the “Virtual Ticket” link above.
Each Virtual Ticket includes access to a private YouTube link beginning at 6:50 p.m ET. Virtual attendees may participate in the Q&A via moderated chat. You must be logged into YouTube via a Google account to chat, or email questions to [email protected].
Pay What You Can
We believe great books and inspiring conversations should be available to everyone. Thanks to our generous donors, you can use the code BookChampion (one word) at checkout for a complimentary book, based on the honor system.
About Our Book Sales
One of the most exciting parts of attending our events is getting a signed copy of the author’s latest book along with the chance to meet the writer and have them personalize it after the show.
Each sale benefits our local partner Horizon Books in downtown Traverse City, Michigan. The bundled price of National Writers Series books is always 20 percent below retail, so you also get a great deal.
If you already own the featured book, the one you receive with your ticket makes a great gift for friends and family. Or you can donate it back to us at the National Writers Series, and we’ll distribute it to libraries and young writers in Northern Michigan.
We think a new book is one of the greatest joys of life, and we thank you for helping us make Traverse City one of the premiere destinations for authors through our book sales.
Content Rating
Unless otherwise noted, NWS events are designed for adult audiences and may not be suitable for children.
Group Tickets
For discounted rates on groups of 20 or more, please contact: [email protected]
Doug Stanton is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, co-founder, and creative director of NWS. His book Horse Soldiers was the basis for 12 Strong starring Chris Hemsworth. In Harm’s Way, an international bestseller, won the Audie, Michigan Notable Book and New York Times Notable Book awards. He has written for the New York Times, Time and the Washington Post and has appeared on the Today Show and CNN.
