Willy Vlautin, The Left and the Lucky

We are an independently-owned bookstore based in the beautiful town of Orinda, less than 30 minutes from San Francisco. Visiting is easy! We are open six days a week and have ample free parking right outside our doors. Also, the Orinda BART station is a pleasant half-mile walk away. We provide a diverse range of books and have a large inventory covering travel, fiction, history, biography, current affairs, art, poetry, nature, and science. Our children's department is extensive and inviting. Besides books, we carry puzzles, cards, and calendars, and check out our locally-made chocolate, olive oil, ceramics, and artwork. Last but not least, we love to read and love to recommend our favorites - so don't hesitate to ask!

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Willy Vlautin will discuss his latest novel, The Lost and the Lucky.

Join us in welcoming Willy Vlautin back to Orinda Books to celebrate the release of his latest novel. An Orinda Books favorite, Vlautin’s thoughtful, gripping portrayals of those living on the margins of society has earned him a place among America’s greatest storytellers.With The Left and the Lucky, Vlautin returns with a heartbreaking and tender novel about two young brothers, the vicissitudes of fate, and unexpected connection. This is a beautiful and bittersweet portrait that illuminates the power of friendship and how it can save lives in multiple ways.Light refreshments will be served.Willy Vlautin is the author of the novels The Motel Life, Northline, Lean on Pete, The Free, Don’t Skip Out On Me, The Night Always Comes, and The Horse. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the 2025 Joyce Carol Oates Prize. Multitalented, Vlautin is the founding member of the bands Richmond Fontaine and The Delines.

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