Dallas, September 25, 2025
News Summary
Renowned author Samanta Schweblin will be discussing her latest release, ‘Good and Evil and Other Stories’, in Dallas on October 2. The event will take place at the Wild Detectives bookstore, featuring her translator, Megan McDowell. Attendees can RSVP through Eventbrite and purchase copies of the book at the event. This gathering also coincides with the recognition of two titles from Deep Vellum Publishing on the National Book Awards longlist, emphasizing Dallas’s vibrant literary community.
Dallas — Samanta Schweblin, the 2022 recipient of the National Book Award for translated literature, will discuss her latest release, “Good and Evil and Other Stories”, at an evening event on October 2.
Key details
The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. on October 2. It will take place at the Wild Detectives, located at 314 W. Eighth St., Dallas. She will be joined by her translator, Megan McDowell. Attendees can RSVP for the event via Eventbrite. Books will be available for purchase at the event for $33.18.
What to expect from the book
“Good and Evil and Other Stories” features a collection of uncanny tales, including:
- A mute child communicating through a gas station telephone.
- A murdered cat haunting a writer’s colony.
- A sociopathic son using his mother’s nursing home escapes as violent therapy.
Additional literary context
Roberto Ontiveros, an Austin-based writer, is also mentioned, being the author of “The Fight for Space.”
Two books from Dallas’ Deep Vellum publishing house have been longlisted for the National Book Awards:
- Ethan Rutherford’s debut novel “North Sun” is on the fiction longlist.
- Fargo Nissim Tbakhi’s poetry debut “Terror Counter” is on the poetry longlist.
This is the first time Deep Vellum has been considered for the English-language fiction and poetry categories.
The winners of the National Book Awards will be announced on November 19 at the 76th ceremony in New York City.
Related upcoming event
Chef and writer Samin Nosrat will also be featured in an upcoming event for her new cookbook. Nosrat wrote “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” and will discuss her latest work in the Arts and Letters Live series. The event with Samin Nosrat is scheduled for October 9 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. Nosrat will have signed copies of her new book “Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with the People You Love” available for purchase but will not participate in a book signing. Tickets for the Nosrat event range from $40-$120 and can be purchased through eisemanncenter.com.
Practical information for attendees
The Schweblin event will be held at a neighborhood bookstore venue with limited seating. Attendees are advised to RSVP early through Eventbrite to reserve a spot. Books by Samanta Schweblin will be available at the stated price; payment options at the venue may vary. The translator, Megan McDowell, will join Schweblin on stage for discussion and context about the English-language edition.
Why this matters
The appearance ties a National Book Award–winning author to local literary activity and highlights the recent National Book Award longlist recognition received by two titles from a Dallas-based publisher. The timing places the event in the fall literary calendar ahead of the National Book Awards ceremony in November.
Background
Samanta Schweblin has received international recognition for her work in translated literature, including the National Book Award distinction in 2022. Her new collection is presented as a set of uncanny, short-form narratives that probe unsettling human behaviors and surreal circumstances. The wider context of the city’s literary scene includes Deep Vellum’s longlist placements and additional author appearances in the region.
FAQ
When and where will Samanta Schweblin speak?
The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. on October 2.
It will take place at the Wild Detectives, located at 314 W. Eighth St., Dallas.
Who will join Samanta Schweblin at the event?
She will be joined by her translator, Megan McDowell.
How can attendees secure a spot?
Attendees can RSVP for the event via Eventbrite.
Will books be available at the event and what is the price?
Books will be available for purchase at the event for $33.18.
What does “Good and Evil and Other Stories” include?
“Good and Evil and Other Stories” features a collection of uncanny tales, including:
- A mute child communicating through a gas station telephone.
- A murdered cat haunting a writer’s colony.
- A sociopathic son using his mother’s nursing home escapes as violent therapy.
Which Deep Vellum titles were longlisted for the National Book Awards?
Ethan Rutherford’s debut novel “North Sun” is on the fiction longlist.
Fargo Nissim Tbakhi’s poetry debut “Terror Counter” is on the poetry longlist.
Has Deep Vellum been considered in these categories before?
This is the first time Deep Vellum has been considered for the English-language fiction and poetry categories.
When will the National Book Awards winners be announced?
The winners of the National Book Awards will be announced on November 19 at the 76th ceremony in New York City.
Are there other notable regional events mentioned?
Chef and writer Samin Nosrat will also be featured in an upcoming event for her new cookbook.
Nosrat wrote “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” and will discuss her latest work in the Arts and Letters Live series.
The event with Samin Nosrat is scheduled for October 9 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Eisemann Center in Richardson.
Nosrat will have signed copies of her new book “Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with the People You Love” available for purchase but will not participate in a book signing.
Tickets for the Nosrat event range from $40-$120 and can be purchased through eisemanncenter.com.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Author | Samanta Schweblin |
| Award | Samanta Schweblin is the 2022 recipient of the National Book Award for translated literature |
| Book | “Good and Evil and Other Stories” |
| Date & Time | The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. on October 2 |
| Location | Wild Detectives, 314 W. Eighth St., Dallas |
| Translator | Megan McDowell |
| RSVP | Attendees can RSVP for the event via Eventbrite |
| Book price | Books will be available for purchase at the event for $33.18 |
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- Dallas News: Samanta Schweblin to Discuss Latest Book in Dallas
- Dallas News: Deep Vellum National Book Awards Longlist
- Financial Times: Article on Samanta Schweblin
- New York Times: Review of Samanta Schweblin’s Work
- Electric Literature: Translating Samanta Schweblin’s Work
- Wikipedia: Samanta Schweblin
- Google Search: Samanta Schweblin
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Samanta Schweblin
- Google News: Samanta Schweblin
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