Northwest Passages Book Club: "American Wolf" author Nate Blakeslee

The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages Book Club welcomes author Nate Blakeslee to Spokane on Dec. 6.

Blakeslee is the author of the critically acclaimed new book, "American Wolf: A True Story of Survival and Obsession in the West." The book explores the controversial reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone National Park and has been optioned for a film by Leonardo DiCaprio.

"Blakeslee takes readers into the snowy [Lamar Valley], and deep into a genuinely human tale told with the energy and verve of a bestselling thriller," says the Texas Observer. "A tight, dense narrative, American Wolf, races along like a predator on the hunt.” 

Join us for a 7 p.m. community forum (free admission) and a 5:45 pm VIP reception with reserved event seating ($40). 

When: Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: The Spokesman-Review, 999 West Riverside Ave. in Spokane

Details: Please join us for a special evening with author Nate Blakeslee, who shares the behind-the-scenes story of "American Wolf." Our 7 p.m. community forum is free but tickets are required.

VIP reception: The Spokesman-Review hosts a VIP reception with the author, starting at 5:45 p.m. The cost is $40 and includes a copy of "American Wolf" and a glass of wine at the Terra Blanca Winery tasting room (adjacent to the Spokesman-Review lobby) and a reserved seat for the book talk.

Books: Auntie's Bookstore in Spokane has copies of "American Wolf" available at a 15 percent discount for Northwest Passages Book Club readers. Books also will be available for sale during event and the author will sign them.

Extras: Enjoy a photo exhibit by the newspaper's photo staff. After the book talk, join a newsroom tour led by Spokesman editor Rob Curley.

Social: Join the Northwest Passages Book Club's Facebook page to be part of the conversation and keep up with our latest events. On Twitter: Use the #SRbooks hashtag.