Nathaniel Rich — Cloudthief: A Novel - with Michael Svoboda — at The Wharf

Nathaniel Rich, the award-winning author of *Cloudthief* and such previous works as *King Zeno* and *Losing Earth*, will appear at Politics and Prose at The Wharf to discuss his new novel with Michael Svoboda, a writer, critic, and book editor for Yale Climate Connections. *Cloudthief* is a satirical heist novel set in the digital age, following a disillusioned climate journalist and a paranoid con artist who plot to steal secrets from a massive data center in Tulsa, Oklahoma—a plan that forces them to confront hidden truths about each other and themselves. The event promises a lively conversation between the novelist and Svoboda, who brings expertise in climate fiction and sustainability to the discussion.

When: Friday, July 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Place: Politics and Prose at The Wharf, 610 Water St SW, Washington, DC 20024.

Tickets: This event is free and open to the public, with seating provided on a first‑come, first‑served basis. No advance reservation or ticket purchase is required.

Lineup: Nathaniel Rich (author) in conversation with Michael Svoboda (University Writing Program, George Washington University; Senior Advisor for Academic Programs and Outreach for GW’s Alliance for a Sustainable Future; book editor for Yale Climate Connections).

Run time: Not specified by the event page; typical author events at this venue last approximately one hour.

Ages: Not stated; likely appropriate for adult readers and older teens interested in literary fiction and satire.

Note: To request accommodations or inquire about accessibility, email events@politics-prose.com ideally one week before the event date. The venue will make an effort to fulfill all requests up to the time of the event. A hardcover edition of *Cloudthief: A Novel* will be available for purchase at the store (price $28.00).