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Essays are all about reflection, and we thought we’d kick off 2023 with a look at the most-read pieces of last year. It can sometimes feel like hours (years) of hard work disappear into the maw of our short attention spans, and these lists serve as important reminders of the work. — The Eds. *** #1 […]
...moreAfterward, there was dead silence in the kitchen. I know because I held my breath. Even air molecules seemed to still.
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Books releasing in the first half of 2022 that we can’t wait to read!
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Megan Stielstra discusses her recently rereleased books EVERYONE REMAIN CALM and ONCE I WAS COOL.
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Laraine Herring shares a reading list to celebrate A CONSTELLATION OF GHOSTS.
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Liz Asch discusses her new book, YOUR SALT ON MY LIPS.
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“That’s the power of art, I think. It is transformative. It can love us all back home.”
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Lilly Dancyger discusses her debut essay collection, NEGATIVE SPACE.
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Gina Frangello discusses her debut memoir, BLOW YOUR HOUSE DOWN.
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Lilly Dancyger discusses her debut memoir, NEGATIVE SPACE.
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Suleika Jaouad shares a reading list to celebrate BETWEEN TWO KINGDOMS.
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Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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A look back at the books we reviewed in 2020!
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Our favorite gifting ideas this holiday season in one handy list!
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Rumpus editors share their favorite books to gift to friends and family!
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Join The Rumpus and the Rally Reading Series for an unforgettable evening!
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Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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You could say that I have trained for this pandemic all my life.
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JD Scott discusses their new story collection, MOONFLOWER, NIGHTSHADE, ALL THE HOURS OF THE DAY.
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Marcia Trahan shares a reading list to celebrate MERCY: A MEMOIR OF MEDICAL TRAUMA AND TRUE CRIME OBSESSION.
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Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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Laura Bogart shares a reading list to celebrate DON’T YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU.
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Rumpus editors share their favorite writing that speaks to women’s history past, present, and future.
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Erin Khar discusses her debut memoir, STRUNG OUT.
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A selection of AWP 2020 panels, readings, and events that we are especially excited for!
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Though the stories vary in length and scope, each cuts deep into a truth of humanity.
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Literary events in and around Portland this week!
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Literary events in and around NYC this week!
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Literary events in and around the Bay Area this week!
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Lidia Yuknavitch discusses her new story collection, VERGE.
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