“Describing juggling as a hobby, an obsession, and a world, Stewart Lawrence Sinclair pulls us deeper and deeper into not just the world of the juggler but the mind of the juggler. Juggling is great catchy fun and way deeper than I expected.” — Ander Monson, author of Predator: A Memoir, A Movie, an Obsession

New from Duke University’s Practices Series– books by and about amateurs in the original sense– those who engage in pursuits out of sheer love and fascination, Juggling by Stewart Lawrence Sinclair is a whimsical, scientific, and embodied book with local roots. The author learned to juggle at the Boys and Girls Club in Ventura.

For those interested in practicing after the author talk, juggling materials will be provided!

Stewart Lawrence Sinclair is a writer, editor and educator whose essays and narrative reportage has been featured in Guernica, The Millions, and elsewhere. He is the author of the books Juggling (Duke University Press, March ‘23) and Space Rover (Bloomsbury/The Atlantic, 2024). Originally from Ventura, California, Stewart has lived across the United States, in New Mexico, Louisiana and New York. Stewart’s work has focused on class, belonging and the vagaries of upward mobility in America. He currently lives in New York.

Bart’s Books is the world’s largest outdoor bookstore, serving the Ojai community since 1964. We believe that there is a book for everyone, and that reading is the catalyst for a connection amongst passionate people. Bart’s hosts a collection of over 130,000 used and new books, ranging from rare out-of-print gems to well loved paperbacks. Our curated event series brings authors to our courtyard for engaging discussions and readings