Congratulations to Han Kang, winner of the 2024 The Nobel Prize in Literature! In honour of this achievement we have lifted the paywall on her writing for Granta. granta.com/contributor/ha…

If you are a DC area author and have a book coming out in the next few months, or if you have a friend who fits that description, I would be interested in learning more for DCTRENDING / DC's Art & Culture Magazine, where I am the local authors editor. We publish book reviews and author interviews. DM me!

Thank you, Norah Vawter, for this beautiful review of my book. ♥️

Elections aren’t about finding your perfect match- they are about choosing under what conditions you want to organize for a better world. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says “I know who I would rather argue with…100,000 %” as she talks about the life and death consequences of a Trump presidency.

This panel at People's Book in Takoma this Saturday looks like so much fun! Great lineup including my dear friend Rita Feinstein (FOURTH DIMENSION is out now!!!). Get ready for Halloween with "Witchcraft: Fact or Fiction" :) peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/witchcra…

Also check out @TheInnerLoopLit reading tomorrow Tuesday 10/22! eventbrite.com/e/the-inner-lo…

Wow. Just wow.

And this. The world remains a remarkable and beautiful place.

Check out my latest Substack for thoughts on reading during tough times, and mini-reviews of seven books to help you forget the election. norahvawter.substack.com/p/seven-books-…

Sat., Nov. 2nd is the last day to vote early in the November General Election. Vote in person at your registrar’s office or other early voting location. Visit Vote.Virginia.gov to find registrar and early voting location addresses and hours. #VaElections2024 #VaisForVoters

I keep thinking about this line from Hamilton about the dangers of Aaron Burr because of the similarities to Trump. "Jefferson has beliefs. Burr has none." The dangers of a politician without guiding principles, who will do whatever puts him in power, is exponential.

I feel uncomfortably seen. "Your anxiety may feel pointless, but it’s actually helping. By constantly fretting over 49-48 in Michigan, you’re showing people around you what happens when you don’t have constructive hobbies or strong social ties."

I voted early, but if you haven't voted yet, polls in VA are open from 6 am - 7 pm. If you're in line by 7, they have to let you vote. If anyone has any problems (anywhere in the country), here is the ACLU's hotline, staffed by lawyers. 866-OUR-VOTE or 888-VE-Y-VOTA for Spanish

It was my great pleasure to review 'Leopoldstadt' for DCTRENDING / DC's Art & Culture Magazine. Showing at Shakespeare Theatre Company through 12/29, this is the latest play by the legendary Tom Stoppard. A gorgeous, heartbreaking work directed flawlessly by carey perloff. dctrending.com/blog-1/2024/12…

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Our fourth annual winter booklist is officially up on DCTRENDING / DC's Art & Culture Magazine. We partnered w/ local indie bookstores to share recs of books by DC area authors! Thanks to Bards Alley Bookshop, East City Bookshop, @Loyaltybooks, People's Book, and Scrawl Books for participating! dctrending.com/blog-1/2024/12…

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