Events
April 2, 2025 —
Lunch at the Library with Tosca Lee
Bennett Martin Public Library, 136 S 14th St.
Lincoln, NE — 12:10 - 1:00 pm
Tosca Lee will discuss her book The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific. This program is free, with coffee provided. People are
encouraged to bring their own lunch if they'd like.
April 24, 2025 —
Falls City Library and Art Center Visit
Falls City Library and Art Center, 1400 Stone St.
Falls City, NE — 6:00 pm
Join Tosca Lee in Falls City at the library, where she will be discussing the writing, research, and impact of The Long March Home–2025’s One Book One
Nebraska!
May 6, 2025 —
Wilson Public Library Visit
Wilson Public Library, 910 Meridian Ave.
Cozad, NE — 6:00 pm
Join Tosca Lee at the library in Cozad, where she'll be talking about the research behind 2025’s One Book One Nebraska pick, and how co-author Marcus
Brotherton and her teamed up to write this novel about one of the darkest chapters in WWII history inspired by real-life stories of brotherhood, hope, and
sacrifice. Books will be available for purchase.
May 17, 2025 —
John G. Neihardt Historical Site Visit
The John G. Neihardt State Historic Site, 306 W. Elm St.
Bancroft, NE — 12:00 pm
Join Tosca Lee in Bancroft at the John G. Neihardt Historical Site for Free Museum Day for a celebration of community and books! She will be talking about
the history and writing of The Long March Home: a WWII Novel of the Pacific at noon. Books will be available for purchase.
May 19, 2025 —
Sump Memorial Library Visit
Sump Memorial Library, 222 N Jefferson St.
Papillion, NE — 6:00 pm
Join Tosca and members of the Battlefield Book Club at the Sump Memorial Library to talk The Long March Home: A WWII Novel of the Pacific–including
the stories and history behind the books and its aftermath. Books will be available for purchase.
June 2, 2025 —
Grand Island Library Visit
Grand Island Public Library, 1124 W 2nd St.
Grand Island, NE — 5:30 pm
Join Tosca Lee at the library for a talk about the history behind 2025 One Book One Nebraska pick, The Long March Home: A WWII Novel of the Pacific and
more about the writing of this novel with friend and co-author Marcus Brotherton. Books will be available and "Of course you know I’ll sign anything!"
June 17-21, 2025 —
Thrillerfest XX
Thrillerfest XX, Masterclass, & CraftFest
New York City, NY
Join Tosca Lee in the Big Apple for Thrillerfest XX featuring Janet Evanovich, John Grisham, and James Patterson. Kick the week off learning from her at
Masterclass all day Tuesday June 17 followed by two days of CraftFest leading into an action and luminary-packed Thrillerfest event that concludes
with our exciting International Thriller Awards banquet on Saturday. See more details on Tosca's calendar here.
September 18, 2025 —
National Willa Cather Center Virtual Event
Virtual Event — 7:00 pm
Join Tosca Lee for this virtual event featuring coauthor Marcus Brotherton as they talk with the National Willa Cather Foundation about the research and
writing of the 2025 One Book One Nebraska selection The Long March Home: A WWII Novel of the Pacific. Details to come!
September 25, 2025 —
Jensen Memorial Library Visit
Jensen Memorial Library, 443 N. Kearney Ave.
Minden, NE — 2:00 pm
Join Tosca Lee in Minden at Jensen Memorial Library for a One Book One Nebraska talk about the writing, research, and history behind The Long March
Home! Books will be available for purchase.
September 25, 2025 —
Holdrege Area Public Library Visit
Holdrege Area Public Library, 604 East Ave.
Holdrege, NE — 6:00 pm
Join Tosca Lee in Holdredge at the library, where she’ll be discussing the writing, research, and impact of The Long March Home–2025’s One Book One
Nebraska!
November 15, 2025 —
Nebraska Celebration of Books
UNL Union, 1400 R St.
Lincoln, NE
Join Tosca Lee at the 2025 Nebraska Celebration of Books and the announcement of the 2026 One Book One Nebraska selection. Details to come!
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News
January 7, 2025
NCB —
"The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific" Proclaimed the 2025 One Book One Nebraska
On Jan. 7, 2025 Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation honoring 2025 One Book One Nebraska: The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific
(Revell, 2023) by Marcus Brotherton, and Tosca Lee. Rebecca Faber, Nebraska Center for the Book (NCB) Board member spoke about the program and selection...
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October 12, 2024
NLC —
"The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific" Chosen as 2025 One Book One Nebraska
People across Nebraska are encouraged to read the work of a Nebraskan — and then talk about it with their friends and neighbors. The Long March Home: A
World War II Novel of the Pacific (Revell, 2023) by Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee is the 2025 One Book One Nebraska selection...
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September 18, 2024
NLC —
Shortlist for 2025 One Book One Nebraska Announced
What book will all Nebraskans be encouraged to read in 2025? We will all find out on October 12th at the Nebraska Celebration of Books (N.COB) literary festival.
A collection of nonfiction essays about Nebraska, a novel set in 1950’s about personal journeys, a historical fiction novel about the Pacific theater in World
War II —all stories with ties to Nebraska—are the finalists for the 2025 One Book One Nebraska statewide reading program...
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