An Evening with Author Ruta Sepetys — The War Memorial Back to All Events An Evening with Author Ruta Sepetys Wednesday, June 3, 2026 7:00 PM 8:00 PM The War Memorial 32 Lake Shore Road Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236 United States (map) Google Calendar ICS An Evening with Ruta Sepetys Author of A Fortune of Sand Ruta Sepetys acts as champion of the interstitial people so often ignored — whole populations lost in the cracks of history. — The New York Times Book Review The War Memorial is thrilled to host Ruta Sepetys , internationally acclaimed and #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction, for a special evening celebrating the launch of her latest novel, A Fortune of Sand . Published in more than sixty countries and forty languages, Sepetys is renowned for bringing overlooked histories to life through deeply human storytelling. Join us for a VIP meet and greet experience* and author talk presentation. *Meet and greet ticket is required to attend this VIP experience. Tickets General Admission: $15-35 Includes admission for one and one pre-signed copy of A Fortune of Sand . The first 100 attendees receive an early bird price of $15. After the first 100 tickets are sold, general admission tickets will be available for $35. Meet & Greet Experience Upgrade: $30 Includes early entry to the event, a complimentary cocktail, and an opportunity to have your pre-signed copy of A Fortune of Sand personalized by the author. Tickets Tickets Your Evening 5:45pm: Doors open for VIP Meet & Greet tickets holders 6:45pm: Doors open for General Admission ticket holders 7:00pm: Author Talk About A Fortune of Sand Set in Detroit in 1927, A Fortune of Sand follows Marjorie Lennox, the youngest daughter of a powerful automotive family, as she seeks freedom and reinvention through an exclusive arts program funded by a mysterious benefactor. But behind the glamour of Prohibition-era Detroit lies something far more unsettling. As the retreat grows increasingly restrictive and whispers of vanished women begin to spread, Marjorie finds herself drawn into a world of secrecy, manipulation, and long-buried truths. Ruta Sepetys’s official description calls the novel “a haunting mosaic of glamour and grift,” inspired by actual, long-buried historical events. About Ruta Sepetys Ruta Sepetys is an internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages. Considered a “crossover” novelist, her books are read by both students and adults worldwide. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and recently honored by the American Academy of Arts and Letters, Ruta is renowned for giving voice to underrepresented history and those who experienced it. Ruta is the daughter of a Lithuanian refugee. Born in Michigan, she was raised in a family of artists, readers, and music lovers. She is passionate about the power of history to foster dialogue and global understanding. The New York Times Book Review declared, “Ruta Sepetys acts as champion of the interstitial people so often ignored—whole populations lost in the cracks of history.” Ruta lives with her family in the hills of Tennessee. Ruta Sepetys is one of the best world ambassadors for human dignity. Her fight for fundamental human values, for democracy, and liberty deserve the highest respect, recognition, and gratitude. — Marijus Gudynas - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania Ticket Fees: Event sales incur a $3 fee per ticket to help offset ticketing expenses. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we strive to keep our fees as low as possible. Posted In: Arts & Culture Talks & Tours Previous Previous June 2 An Evening with David Syme Next Next June 7 Young Athletes Showcase