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TUE · MAY 19 · 6:30 PM
05·19

Dane Bahr in Conversation with Mary Webber O'Malley

ft. Dane Bahr, Mary Webber O'Malley

Boswell Book Company· 2559 N Downer Ave
0+ · RSVP Required
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Chat with Dane Bahr about his gripping Western novel at Boswell Book Company.

Part I

The details

About this event

Dane Bahr, known for his gripping narratives, will be discussing his latest novel, "The Dead Ringer," at Boswell Book Company. Set in 1935 Montana, the story follows Benjamin Kilt's quest for revenge after being betrayed by his half-brother. This event offers a chance to hear Bahr's insights into his writing process and the themes of redemption and fate that permeate his work. Mary Webber O'Malley will join Bahr, adding depth to the conversation with her perspective as a bookseller.

For fans of Westerns and noir, this is a unique opportunity to engage with a rising star in literature. Boswell Book Company, a beloved local bookstore, provides an intimate setting for this conversation. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to Bahr's work, this event is a must for anyone interested in storytelling and the American West.

From the organizer

Boswell welcomes Dane Bahr for a conversation featuring his latest novel, The Dead Ringer, a haunting Western story about a man brought back from the dead to exact revenge upon those who have wronged him who discovers that the world may yet be capable of good. Great for fans of of Charles Portis, Elmore Leonard, and Annie Proulx. Bahr will be joined in conversation by bookseller Mary Webber O'Malley.

Getting in

  • RSVP Required

  • Drop in anytime — no commitment needed

Pro tips

  • First-timers

    Arrive 15 minutes early to grab a seat near the front. The store can fill up quickly for popular authors, and you'll want a good view for the conversation.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5
ZenMosh Pit
IntimateArtsyChill
Academia
Quiet

Who'll Be There

Book lovers and readers, particularly those interested in contemporary literature and genre fiction. Local residents and regulars of Boswell Book Company. Individuals who appreciate author events and literary discussions, likely skewing toward adults in their 30s and older.

How the Room Feels

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

What You'll Leave With

Just the experience

Who It's For

Social style:
Small group (3–6)
Energy needed:
Sit back and receive

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

The crowd

Designed for 3–6 people. Good group-of-friends territory.

You'll leave with

Just the experience

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