Ryan Effgen — Make Nice: A Novel - with Lina Patton — at Conn Ave

Ryan Effgen, author of the debut novel *Make Nice: A Novel*, will appear at Politics and Prose on Connecticut Avenue for a reading and conversation with fellow writer Lina Patton. The event offers a chance to hear Effgen discuss his comedic family saga, which follows the Pickford siblings during a disastrous reunion at a nostalgic Lake Michigan resort. Patton, a writer, illustrator, and teacher who co-produces the storytelling series Generation Women DC, will join Effgen on stage. The novel, published in July 2026, has been described as an “irresistible comedy of manners” blending absurd humor with sharp insight into family dynamics.

When: Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Showtimes: The event begins at 5:00 PM; no other showtimes are listed.

Tickets: This event is free and open to the public on a first‑come, first‑served basis. No advance registration is mentioned.

Lineup: Ryan Effgen (author) and Lina Patton (interviewer/conversation partner).

Run time: Not specified in the provided information.

Ages: Not specified; the content is a novel reading and conversation suitable for general adult audiences.

Venue: Politics and Prose at 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 (the Conn Ave location).

Note: To request accessibility accommodations or inquire about other needs, email events@politics‑prose.com ideally one week before the event. The venue will make an effort to accommodate all requests made up until the time of the event.