Event Summary

For our February monthly online book discussion, Austin Forum board member, Julie Tomlin, will lead us in a conversation about the novel Sea of Tranquility. From the perspectives of three different characters in three different time periods, Emily St. John Mandel explores metaphysics and time travel through the threads that intertwine these characters. This book uses their stories to reflect on relationships and interconnectedness, the ethics behind time travel, the tension between bureaucracy and humanity, the importance of steadfast character in an ever-changing world, and how we distinguish between reality and imagination when that world (or universe) turns out to be more fluid than it appears. During this online event, we will discuss these themes and how they apply to our lives and the intersection of society and technology in our world.

Moderator

Julie Tomlin, VP Finance & HR, Frontier Marketplaces

Julie Tomlin is a 25-year veteran of the Finance/HR world. Currently, she is devoting her time to CVEX, an Austin-based fintech startup and proud sponsor of Austin Forum.  Julie fell in love with James T. Kirk at the age of 6 and has been an irredeemable sci-fi nerd ever since. She is thrilled to boldly lead the AF SciFi Book Club where no book club has gone before. ​​