John Green celebrates HOLLYWOOD, ENDING in Tucson, AZ with Barnes & Noble

About This Event

Barnes & Noble Westside is bringing author John Green to Tucson for "HOLLYWOOD, ENDING," an in-person literary event on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The program begins at 6 p.m. Mountain Time in the Grand Ballroom at the University of Arizona Student Union Memorial Center. Hosted by the Tucson Barnes & Noble store, the evening centers on a conversation about Green's adult fiction debut, with a special guest joining him for the discussion.

The event is designed around conversation rather than a traditional book signing. Green and his guest will discuss "HOLLYWOOD, ENDING," answer questions from the audience, and explore the ideas behind the novel. Each admission includes a pre-signed copy of the book, which is scheduled for release on September 22, 2026. Other books by Green will also be available for purchase at the event, but attendees should not bring additional books or memorabilia because there will be no signing portion.

"HOLLYWOOD, ENDING" follows Kai Laramie and Juniper Castillo, two rising young actors cast in the highly anticipated biopic "Andy Warhol Never Gets Old." The opportunity appears to offer both a career breakthrough and the possibility of romance, but the film's success brings increasingly complicated public attention. Told through the actors' alternating perspectives, the novel moves from the first days of filming to the movie's premiere while examining the pressure created by celebrity culture and the attention economy.

The story also connects the fictional film's study of Andy Warhol and the beginnings of celebrity culture with Kai and Juniper's own experiences in the public eye. Its central concerns include the tension between public and private life, the cost of being watched, and the search for a person who offers safety and connection. The event listing describes the novel as tender, heartbreaking, and shrewdly funny, and presents the Tucson appearance as part of Green's return to fiction.

Admission is required for every person entering the event space, and only tickets purchased through the official Barnes & Noble Eventbrite page are accepted. Ticket holders begin checking in at 5 p.m. and should have a printed ticket or a digital copy available. Large bags are not permitted, posed photographs are not allowed, and guests may take photographs during the discussion. Paid parking is available near the venue. Because late arrivals may not be admitted, timely arrival is encouraged. Refunds are available up to 24 hours before the 6 p.m. start time, and event guidelines may change.