THE LOVE, ZAC BOOK TOUR

LOVE, ZAC offers the opportunity for thoughtful discussions across the country about our relationship with sports, masculinity and our kids. Join an upcoming event to hear excerpts from the book and conversations between author Reid Forgrave and other well-known writers, sports journalists and local hosts, as well as Zac’s family.


2021 DATES:

Minneapolis, MN

September 13, 2021
7 pm CST

Paperback Release Party for Love, Zac
This in-person event will include a reading by Reid Forgrave and a conversation with journalist and author John Rosengren, followed by a book signing. Presented in partnership with Magers & Quinn Booksellers.
Register for free | Buy the book from this seller


Cedar Rapids, IA

October 5, 2021
7 pm CST

An Evening with Reid Forgrave (Updated location)
In-person author event and book signing at Craft’d coffeeshop, 333 1st St. SE, Suite 100, Cedar Rapids. Presented in partnership with Swamp Fox Bookstore.
Learn more | Buy the book from this seller


Des Moines, IA

October 6, 2021
6:30 pm CST

Meet the Author at Franklin Junior High
In-person reading and book signing with Reid Forgrave, and a conversation with Dr. Shawn Spooner, concussion specialist, at Franklin Junior High School, 4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA. Presented in partnership with Beaverdale Books.
Learn more | Buy the book from this seller


Pella, IA

October 7, 2021
7:00 pm CST

Pella Community Read
In-person reading with Reid Forgrave, and a conversation with Brenda Easter, Zac’s mother, at the Pella High School library, 212 E University St, Pella, IA. Presented in partnership with the Pella Library.


2020 DATES:

Des Moines, IA (Virtual)

September 8, 2020
6 pm CST

Official book launch of Love, Zac
This virtual event will include a reading by Reid Forgrave followed by a conversation with Dave Price of WHO-TV.
Presented in partnership with the Des Moines Public Library and Beaverdale Books. Learn more and register for free


Miami, FL (Virtual)

September 10, 2020
7 pm EST/6 pm CST

Virtual Author Series: Reid Forgrave and Jeff Pearlman
An evening with Reid Forgrave, in conversation with Jeff Pearlman, New York Times best-selling author of eight books.
Presented in partnership with Books & Books and Miami Book Fair.
Learn more and register for free | Buy the book from this seller


Indianola, IA (Virtual)

September 15, 2020
7 pm CST

Fundraiser for CTE Hope, the non-profit started by Zac Easter’s family
This virtual fundraising event will include a reading by Reid Forgrave and remarks by Zac’s mother, Brenda Easter, and his girlfriend, Alison Epperson. Presented in partnership with Pageturners Bookstore.
Register to attend | Learn more about CTE Hope


Minneapolis, MN (Virtual)

September 21, 2020
7 pm CST

Virtual Author Event: Reid Forgrave and Bill Reiter
A virtual reading by Reid Forgrave, followed by a discussion hosted by longtime friend, award-winning sportswriter, and CBS Sports Radio host Bill Reiter. Presented in partnership with Magers & Quinn Booksellers.
Learn more | Watch via Facebook | Buy the book from this seller


Raleigh, NC (Virtual)

September 22, 2020
7 pm EST/6 pm CST

Virtual Author Event: Reid Forgrave and David Gardner
A virtual reading by Reid Forgrave, followed by a discussion hosted by David Gardner, staff writer at Bleacher Report.
Presented in partnership with Quail Ridge Books.
Learn more and register for free | Buy the book from this seller


Chicago, IL (Virtual)

September 23, 2020
7 pm CST

Virtual Author Event: Reid Forgrave and Wayne Drehs
A virtual reading by Reid Forgrave, followed by a discussion hosted by Wayne Drehs, senior writer at ESPN.
Presented in partnership with Anderson’s Bookshop.
Learn more and buy the book from this seller


Seattle, WA (Virtual)

September 28, 2020
6 pm PST/8 pm CST

Virtual Author Event: Reid Forgrave and Michael Sokolove
A virtual reading by Reid Forgrave, followed by a discussion hosted by Michael Sokolove, New York Times Magazine contributing writer and author of five books.
Presented in partnership with Third Place Books.
Details coming soon | Buy the book from this seller


Iowa City, IA (Virtual)

October 1, 2020
7 pm CST

Virtual Author Event: Reid Forgrave and Devin Gordon
A virtual reading by Reid Forgrave, followed by a discussion hosted by Devin Gordon, contributing writer at New York Times Magazine and The Atlantic, and former executive editor at GQ.
Presented in partnership with Prairie Lights Bookstore.
Details coming soon | Buy from this seller


Pittsburgh, PA (Virtual)

October 7, 2020
8 pm EST/7 pm CST

Virtual Author Event: Reid Forgrave and Mirin Fader
A virtual reading by Reid Forgrave in his hometown, followed by a discussion hosted by Mirin Fader, staff writer at Bleacher Report.
Presented in partnership with Riverstone Books.
Learn more and register for free