Jordan Tannahill & Emily St. John Mandel: The Living Realm
Acclaimed playwright, novelist, and filmmaker Jordan Tannahill joins bestselling author Emily St. John Mandel for a conversation about his latest novel, The Living Realm. Known for his fearless explorations of identity, technology, intimacy, and queer life, Tannahill brings his signature literary imagination to a story that blurs the boundaries between reality, memory, and the future.
About the Book
The Living Realm is a literary novel that examines how human relationships evolve in an increasingly complex world. Through richly imagined storytelling, Tannahill explores questions of connection, identity, memory, and what it means to remain fully human amid rapid social and technological change.
Like much of his work, the novel combines emotional intimacy with ambitious ideas, creating a narrative that is both intellectually engaging and deeply personal.
Why It’s Queer
Jordan Tannahill is one of the most celebrated queer literary voices working today. Across his novels, plays, essays, and films, he has consistently explored LGBTQ+ identity, desire, family, and the ways queer people navigate contemporary life. His work often pushes beyond traditional coming-out narratives to examine broader questions about culture, politics, and belonging.
For queer readers, Tannahill’s writing offers a thoughtful and expansive vision of LGBTQ+ lives—one that is as concerned with art, philosophy, and the future as it is with identity itself.
About the Speakers
Jordan Tannahill is an award-winning playwright, filmmaker, and novelist whose books have earned international acclaim for their originality and emotional depth.
Emily St. John Mandel is the bestselling author of Station Eleven, Sea of Tranquility, and other celebrated works of literary fiction and speculative fiction.
Perfect For
- LGBTQ+ readers
- Fans of literary fiction
- Readers interested in queer contemporary literature
- Followers of Jordan Tannahill’s work
- Fans of Emily St. John Mandel
- Anyone who enjoys ambitious, thought-provoking novels