Into the Wild Book Explorations

Reopen the story of a dreamy, luckless quest for self-discovery.

Attend one or both sessions! These are book explorations led by a presenter, the founder of Encyclopedia Go. All participants can interact through chat, with some invited to share their thoughts onscreen during the evening.

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Ventured

Tuesday, July 21
7:00 p.m. EST

Chris McCandless’s obsession with figures like Jack London, how his background shaped his journey, and a comparison of his experience to historic ventures like the Donner Party's.

Disastrous Company

Thursday, July 30
7:00 p.m. EST

Other recent, true stories of adventurers who didn’t make it out alive, like “Grizzly Man” Timothy Treadwell; as well as some who did. And why the story of Chris McCandless endures and holds a cult following.