Edmonds arts center benefit features author Jess Walter

The best-selling Spokane writer will speak at the May 17 event. Tickets are $100 and include a copy of his latest book.

  • Sunday, May 8, 2022 1:30am
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Noted author Jess Walter will be featured at an event benefiting the Edmonds Center for the Arts.

“An Evening with Jess Walter” is set for 6:30 p.m. May 17 at the center, 410 4th Ave. N., Edmonds. Admission is $100.

Walter, who lives in his hometown of Spokane, is the author of 10 books, most recently the bestseller “The Cold Millions,” and No. 1 New York Times bestseller, “Beautiful Ruins.” A copy of “The Cold Millions” is included with admission.

The event is hosted by the Edmonds Bookshop, Mary Kay Sneeringer and David Brewster, Carol Christensen, Nancy Fleck and Jeanne Thorsen.

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