We’re beyond excited to welcome Montana’s own (and our dear friend) Russell Rowland to Isle of Books on Friday, March 28th at 6:30 PM!
Russell will be sharing stories from his newest book BE A MAN: Raised in the Shadow of Cowboys – a heartfelt memoir about growing up in the West and navigating what masculinity means when you’re surrounded by men of few words.
You might already know Russell as the talented author behind eight books, including the beloved Fifty-Six Counties and the critically-acclaimed Arbuckle trilogy. He’s been capturing Montana’s spirit and stories for years, and we’re thrilled to have him stop by for this special evening.
The details:
- When: Friday, March 28th, 2025, 6:30 PM
- Where: Isle of Books, 511 W. Mendenhall, Bozeman
- What else: Snacks and refreshments (because books and snacks go together perfectly!)
This is sure to be a beautiful and interesting night of stories, conversation, and community. Russell’s down-to-earth approach and honest storytelling always make for memorable events, and we can’t wait to share this evening with you all.
Bring your friends, bring your questions, and lets explore unspoken codes of western masculinity together.
- 11October 11, 2022
Jamie Ford Discusses "The Many Daughters of Afong Moy"
Isle of Books Butte43 East Broadway, Butte MT 59701We are incredibly excited to welcome world renowned Montana author Jamie Ford for a discussion and reading from his new novel “The Many Daughters of Afong Moy.” Join us Tuesday, October 11th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Isle of Books in Butte, 43 E. Broadway St.
“The Many Daughters of Afong Moy is simply transcendent. The first Chinese woman to set her lotus-bound feet in America is destined to set off a ripple through time and space, as her descendants struggle with her legacy of loss and loneliness. Themes of karma, courage, love, and motherhood weave timelessly through eight generations of women seeking to find balance in an increasingly tempest-racked world. Jamie Ford has outdone himself!” —KATE QUINN, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code
“Jamie Ford’s army of readers will be thrilled by this amazing new novel, The Many Daughters of Afong Moy, which promises to take them to places they have not been to before. At our house, we enjoyed many nights reading later and later into the evening, and discussing its wonders and surprises.” —LUIS ALBERTO URREA, bestselling author of The House of Broken Angels
“Fans of The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet rejoice: Jamie Ford has done it again. The Many Daughters of Afong Moy is a searing and vibrant epic of generational love, trauma, and healing. In his trademark poignant prose, Ford breathes Afong Moy and her descendants to life with dimension and power. This is a book that will stay with readers and reshape how they engage with their own lives and legacies. To read it is to be transformed–and to transcend.” —QIAN JULIE WANG, New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Country