Writers & Books’ 2019 selection for its Rochester Reads series is “American War,” the debut novel of Egyptian-Canadian investigative journalist Omar El Akkad. He’ll be in town March 26 to March 29 for a series of readings, book signings, and book talks.
“American War”
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Rochester Reads 2019 selection: Omar El Akkad’s ‘American War’
El Akkad’s work of dystopian fiction envisions a Second American Civil War, the devastating results of climate change, and more of our worst fears. The author will be in Rochester next spring for a series of readings, signings, and other appearances.






