Transcending the Trauma: A Conversation with Tracy Strauss
Tracy Strauss discusses her debut memoir, I JUST HAVEN’T MET YOU YET.
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Posts Tagged: Alexander Chee
What to Read When You Want to Celebrate Pride
Rumpus editors share their favorite writing from LGBTQIA+ writers.
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Notable NYC: 6/1–6/7
Literary events in and around NYC this week!
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Notable NYC: 5/18–5/24
Literary events in and around NYC this week!
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The Rumpus Mini-Interview Project #175: Mira Jacob
“I wanted it to feel like it was done with urgency because it was.”
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Notable NYC: 4/13–4/19
Literary events in and around NYC this week!
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Intersecting and Diverging Narratives: Talking with Michele Filgate
Michele Filgate discusses her forthcoming anthology, WHAT MY MOTHER AND I DON’T TALK ABOUT.
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The Rumpus Guide to AWP 2019
A selection of AWP 2019 panels, readings, and events that we are especially excited for!
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A Year in Rumpus Book Reviews
A look back at the books we’ve reviewed in 2018!
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Transformations: A Conversation with Genevieve Hudson
Genevieve Hudson discusses her debut story collection, PRETEND WE LIVE HERE.
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Notable Philadelphia: 11/27–12/3
Literary events in and around Philly this week!
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What to Read When: A Holiday Book-Gifting Guide
Rumpus editors share their favorite books to gift to friends and family!
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Writing Back to History: A Conversation with Kiese Laymon
Kiese Laymon discusses his new memoir, HEAVY.
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Notable NYC: 10/6–10/12
Literary events in and around NYC this week!
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Notable NYC: 9/8–9/14
Literary events in and around NYC this week!
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Notable NYC: 9/1–9/7
Literary events in and around NYC this week!
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Different Voices: A Conversation with Crystal Hana Kim
Crystal Hana Kim discusses her debut novel, IF YOU LEAVE ME.
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Notable Portland: 7/12–7/18
Literary events in and around Portland this week!
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Notable NYC: 6/23–6/29
Literary events in and around New York City this week!
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Lessons from a Life: Alexander Chee’s How to Write an Autobiographical Novel
[T]he effect of reading Chee’s essays is to be reminded of why we write, but also, why we read, even in these times of never-ending distress.
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Notable NYC: 5/19–5/25
Literary events and readings in and around New York City this week!
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Notable NYC: 5/12–5/18
Literary events and readings in and around New York City this week!
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The Rumpus Mini-Interview Project #135: Patrick Nathan
“I wanted to make these characters much more complex than the individual boxes we normally see.”
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Literary events and readings in and around New York City this week!
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Literary events and readings in and around New York City this week!
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Change Is Necessary: A Conversation with Kristen Arnett
Kristen Arnett discusses her debut collection, Felt in the Jaw, how place informs writing, and deciding to hold her book release party at a local 7-Eleven.
...moreNotable NYC: 3/17–3/23
Literary events and readings in and around New York City this week!
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The Rumpus Guide to AWP 2018
A selection of AWP 2018 panels, readings, and events that we are especially excited for!
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What to Read When They Yell “Go Home!”
A list from Rowan Hisayo Buchanan to celebrate the release of the forthcoming anthology Go Home!.
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What to Read When 2018 Is Just Around the Corner
While we can’t promise that 2018 won’t find us facing more political upheaval, we can assure you that there will be great literature to offer moments of escape and inspiration.
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