Booked at the Bell

A sprawling, evocative, and groundbreaking autobiographical novel told in the unforgettable and hilarious voice of a young Iranian refugee. Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri is the kind of book that gives a book club plenty to talk about long after the last page. At the center of this remarkable true story is Khosrou, known as Daniel, a young Iranian refugee trying to explain his life to a middle school classroom in Oklahoma. His classmates may think his stories are impossible, but behind them is an extraordinary journey, his family’s escape from Iran, time spent in refugee camps, memories of a world left behind, and the challenge of building a new life in America. Daniel tells it all with humor, heartbreak, imagination, and an unforgettable voice. More than a story about immigration, Everything Sad Is Untrue is about family, identity, belonging, courage, memory, and the stories we carry with us. Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award and named one of the best books of the year by numerous publications, it is touching, funny, surprising, and perfect for a lively conversation. Join us at the Bell Tower Cultural Center on Thursday, October 8, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Read the book, bring your thoughts, and enjoy an evening of good books and great conversation. All are welcome.