Morning Salon: Aleks Krotoski on The Immortalists

Join us for a conversation with author Aleks Krotoski on Silicon Valley and the race for eternal life. Book available for purchase ahead of the event here A Special Note for Our Community: While Bonjour Books DC is normally home to all things French, one of the greatest joys of running our independent bookstore is that our amazing customers introduce us to the most incredibly talented people! When the opportunity arose to host award-winning broadcaster and academic Aleks Krotoski for an intimate Saturday morning salon, we simply couldn't resist. We are thrilled to welcome Aleks—and all of you—for this exceptional English-language special event! 📖 Want to read the book before October 17? Click here to order your copy directly from the author in advance! Praise for The Immortalists "An entertaining and insightful account of those who believe the end of ageing is within our grasp." — Financial Times "A fascinating, deeply reported adventure among the increasingly influential figures who believe they can defeat death." — Oliver Burkeman "Brilliant, painstakingly researched, and altogether a wonderful read... an essential parable for our digital times." — Kevin Fong About the Book What does it mean for us all when death is treated as a glitch and Silicon Valley invests in the “science” of eternal life? From the epic of Gilgamesh to the alchemy of the philosopher’s stone, humanity’s eternal quest for immortality has always been our most mortal endeavor. But now the giants of invention and investment are building a fountain of youth of their own creation: one they not only engineer but also own and control. Award-winning broadcaster and academic Aleks Krotoski journeys from cult fringes to the heartlands of government to meet the moguls, effective altruists, geroscientists, and entrepreneurs who are disrupting death. Along the way, she encounters radical life extensionists transfusing their teenage son’s blood, transhumanists who want to upload consciousness to the cloud, biohackers flogging AI-powered wellness apps, and billionaire kingmakers building brand-new nations. This razor-sharp investigation asks: do we really want a handful of Silicon Valley powerbrokers to be the architects of our forever? Event Details & Tickets • When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:`00 AM • Where: Bonjour Books DC (3758 Howard Ave, Kensington, MD) • Ticket ($10): Includes $10 credit toward purchase of the book, guaranteed seating and refreshments. Book Sales & Signing • At the Event: Hardcover copies will be available for purchase and signing directly from the author following the talk. • Read in Advance: 📖 Want to read the book before October 17? Click here to order your copy directly from the author in advance! Due to our cozy store space, seating is strictly limited to 12 guests. Early registration is strongly recommended.