Nonprofits were hit hard by the pandemic so we hope you will consider making a donation by clicking on the bottom of the url and the final point on the economy lets be honest many people on the book signing table and there are terrific partners local author local bookshop keep it local and some of the things we love about the city that might make it to the other side in awardwinning political reporter in the magazine thats cofounded to work as a reporter and news editor she has written for a variety of publications was a cofounding editor. In virtually every other matter you can think of. As seattle native of the forthcoming Nonfiction Book how relationship and good art the paris review and the atlantic also the university of washington and other universities across the country the first book is called quitter and the subject of tonights talk please join me to welcome our gas. Hello. Hello. Im so excited to be here with you. I will jump then to say congratulations its an impressive achievement it reads like a house on fire i am a long time fan of your work im so glad this book exist excited to be here as part of your launch. Hello everyone. We have some tech issues. We will get the show back on track as soon as we can. Are you there . Yes. Go ahead. Eric i will kick it over to you for a reading. It is such an honor you agreed to do this you will be my interlocutor tonight am such a big fan of yours as well. This is a reading for my first book