The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum invites you to its popular Beyond the Book series for an evening discussion of Whalefall by Daniel Kraus — a gripping, award-winning novel about a teenager who is swallowed by a sperm whale and must fight his way out while reckoning with his complicated relationship with his late father.

Part survival thriller, part deep-sea odyssey, Whalefall brings together marine biology, family drama, and edge-of-your-seat suspense in a story that has captivated readers and book clubs across the country. The museum’s intimate setting adds an extra layer — where better to discuss a whale story than surrounded by the history and artifacts of Long Island’s own whaling past?

The event is free for museum members and Long Island library cardholders. Registration is required.

When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Where: Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Cost: $15 / FREE for members and library cardholders
Note: Registration required