Hillsboro Public Library is thrilled to welcome Emma Pattee, author of Tilt, for a special author talk that kicks off Hillsboro Reads 2026. Made possible by the Library Foundation of Hillsboro, this free community event invites readers to hear directly from the author, explore the themes of the novel, and celebrate the shared experience of reading together. All are welcome.   

Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal of Excellence in Fiction, A New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice, and recently named to Scientific American’s list of the Best Fiction of 2025, Tilt has captured national attention.

Set in Portland, Oregon, Pattee’s powerful debut novel tells a gripping story of survival, resilience, and human connection after a massive 9.0 earthquake strikes the Pacific Northwest—an especially resonant story for our community.