Michael Perry in conversation with Mary Roach at The Chippewa Valley Book Festival

On October 23, 2026 at 6 PM, Michael Perry will engage in a virtual conversation with award-winning author Mary Roach. Enjoy a freewheeling, wide-ranging conversation about Mary’s newest book, Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy. The discussion will highlight the author’s unusual research undertakings, and give a peek behind the scenes at her creative process.

To attend, registration is required. You can do so here: https://lephillips.librarycalendar.com/Roach.

Friday, October 23, 2026
6 PM to 7 PM
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Riverview Room
400 Eau Claire Street
Eau Claire, WI, 54701

That same night, at 9PM, after the festival concludes,  Michael will be performing with his band the Long Beds just down the street at Leona’s in Eau Claire. Click HERE for details about the Leona’s show.