FUNNY WOMEN: Be a Comedy Legend with One Simple Trick That Is Bees
NOTE: Be sure to jot down all jokes before you stop breathing.
Rumpus Originals
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Searching for Sleeper Trains
There aren’t enough trains in Los Angeles. Not enough for me to sleep.
Rumpus Original Poetry: Two Poems by Charity E. Yoro
suffered the elements / habitable // space / deteriorating in the absence
The Last Poem I Loved: “In Defense of Our Overgrown Garden” by Matthea Harvey
I read poetry for enjoyment now, to feel seen, and to see the world differently.
Facing Her Truth: A Conversation with Ariel Henley
Ariel Henley discusses her debut memoir, A FACE FOR PICASSO.
ENOUGH: How the President Broke Up My Marriage
A Rumpus series of work by women, trans, and nonbinary writers that engages with rape culture, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
This Week in Indie Bookstores
Indie bookstore news from across the country and around the world!
Sketch Book Reviews: Bourdain by Laurie Woolever
An illustrated review of Laurie Woolever’s new book, BOURDAIN.
Why an Anthology on Reproductive Freedom Is Needed Now
If Roe v. Wade were overturned, twenty-four states could immediately prohibit abortion.
Meditations on Green, Grief, and Girlhood: Talking with Susan Nguyen
Susan Nguyen discusses her debut poetry collection, DEAR DIASPORA.
What to Read When You Want to Be Haunted
Allison Ellis shares a reading list for when you want to be haunted!
Making Sure It Fits: A Conversation with Jon Chaiim McConnell
Jon Chaiim McConnell discusses his new novella, THRUM.