One Book One Nebraska author Karen Russell at Nebraska Celebration of Books

Karen Russell, author of The Antidote: A Novel , the 2026 One Book One Nebraska selection will give a talk in the UNL Union Swanson Auditorium as part of the Nebraska Celebration of Books (NCOB). Russell will be joined by guest speaker Judi gaiashkibos, Executive Director of the Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs. Russell is the author of six books, including The Antidote , Swamplandia! and Vampires in the Lemon Grove .

Also this week in Lincoln

• Dance for Parkinson's 10-week Fall Session Wed, Oct 28
• An Amazing Spooktacular Thu, Oct 29
• Nebraska Wesleyan Theatre presents Sister Act Thu, Oct 29

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