Big Book Club — Natalie Meisner presents "Remarkably Bright Creatures"

Schedule

Wed Nov 19 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-07:00

Location

Marda Loop Communities Association | Calgary, AB

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Eight arms, endless insight—Poet laureate Natalie Meisner gives us a deep look at humanity through the observations of an octopus.
About this Event

"The heart grows, and the tentacles of complexity grow and evolve to infinity”.Poet Laureate, professor and multi-genre author Natalie Meisner brings her wit and wisdom to guide us through Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

This bestselling debut novel has captured readers worldwide with its tender, surprising story of friendship, resilience, and the unlikely bond between an octopus and a widow searching for connection.

Concidentally, the cover of Natalie's poetry book It Begins In Salt, bears an octopus with a striking resembalnce to Marcellus himself. Is there something else we should know about his life outside the tank? Come to the Big Book Club November 19, and find out for yourself.Coffee, tea and water will be provided.

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Marda Loop Communities Association, 3130 16 Street Southwest, Calgary, Canada

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