All Henrico Reads, Henrico County’s long-running literary event, will return Thursday, March 28, with bestselling and award-winning author Cheryl Strayed discussing her 2012 memoir “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail.”

Ms. Strayed will appear at 7 p.m. at the Henrico Sports & Events Center, 11000 Telegraph Road. The event is free and open to the public.

In “Wild,” Ms. Strayed explores themes of connection, resilience and love following the sudden loss of her beloved mother as well as her family drifting apart. Seeking solace, she considers hiking by herself across the Pacific Crest Trail. She begins the journey from California to Washington and works through her grief on the trail, emerging transformed.

“Wild” was a yearslong New York Times Bestseller and an Oprah Book Club selection. In 2014, it was adapted into an Academy Award-nominated film, starring Reese Witherspoon.

“We are honored to have Cheryl Strayed as our author for All Henrico Reads and to welcome our enthusiastic community of readers to the new Henrico Sports & Events Center,” HCPL Director Barbara Weedman said. “We are grateful to our Friends of Henrico County Public Library and Henrico County Public Schools for the wonderful and enduring partnership that makes this exciting event possible each year. We hope you will come out and enjoy a great evening with us.”

Ms. Strayed’s presentation will be followed by book sales and signings.

For more information on All Henrico Reads, book discussions and other programs related to this year’s title and its themes, visit www.henricolibrary.org/ahr.