What It Means to be Human: Natashia Deón’s The Perishing
A review of THE PERISHING: “[H]ope keeps you in the ring, pushing off the ropes. Hope keeps you in the fight.”
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Posts Tagged: Natashia Deon
What to Read When You’ve Made It Halfway Through 2021
Rumpus editors share forthcoming books they can’t wait to read!
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Notable Online: 6/6–6/12
Literary events taking place virtually this week!
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Notable Los Angeles: 8/12–8/18
Literary events in and around L.A. this week!
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Notable Los Angeles: 5/20–5/26
Literary events in and around L.A. this week!
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Notable Los Angeles: 1/21–1/27
Literary events in and around L.A. this week!
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Notable Los Angeles: 10/1–10/7
Literary events in and around L.A. this week!
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Notable Los Angeles: 8/20–8/26
Literary events in and around L.A. this week!
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Notable Los Angeles: 5/14–5/20
Literary events and readings in and around L.A. this week!
...moreNotable Los Angeles: 2/12–2/18
Literary events and readings in and around L.A. this week!
...moreNotable Los Angeles: 6/19–6/25
Monday 6/19: Tom Stern discusses and signs My Vanishing Twin. 7 p.m. at Vroman’s Bookstore. Venice-based musicians and artists k-blamo and Sacramento author Maureen O’Leary in their performance The Ghost Daughter: The Shaker of Truth, and a reading of The Ghost Daughter. 7:30 p.m. at The Last Bookstore.
...moreNotable Los Angeles: 4/10–4/16
Monday 4/10: When’s the last time you volunteered at 826LA? Today’s a good day to. Unless you haven’t done your taxes, in which case… do that. Tuesday 4/11: Paula Priamos discusses and signs Inside V. 7 p.m. at Book Soup. Rosalyn Eves, with Jessica Cluess, discusses and signs Blood Rose Rebellion. 7 p.m. at Vroman’s Bookstore.
...moreNotable Los Angeles: 2/13–2/19
Monday 2/13: Stephen Kinzer discusses and signs The True Flag: Theodore Roosevelt, Mark Twain, and the Birth of American Empire. 7 p.m. at Vroman’s Bookstore. How to Write Romance: A Special Valentine’s Day Panel. Featuring panelists Laurelin Paige, CD Reiss, and Vanessa Fewings. Moderated by Peter Katz. 7:30 p.m. at The Last Bookstore. Tuesday 2/14: […]
...moreNotable Los Angeles: 1/30–2/5
Monday 1/30: Hey, when’s the last time you volunteered at 826LA? Today’s a good day to. The kids need you. Tuesday 1/31: April Smith discusses and signs her new novel Home Sweet Home. 6:30 p.m. at Diesel Brentwood. Tony Fletcher discusses and signs In the Midnight Hour: The Life & Soul of Wilson Pickett. 7 p.m. […]
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Anna March’s Reading Mixtape #24: Pussy Riot
This column has been on hiatus since the springtime and I’m happy to be back. I’ve been reading so much—mostly books by women—this summer. While I’ve been away, I’ve been thinking about gender more than ever, if you can believe that. I’ve also been hanging out with some younger women, observing their strengths, and appreciating […]
...moreLA LitCrawl: “Growth Spurt”
The Rumpus presents GROWTH SPURT: STORIES OF RADICAL BECOMING at LitCrawl LA: NoHo! LA LitCrawl Round 2: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 8:00–8:45 p.m. The Fat Dog 11050 Magnolia Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91601 Lineup includes: Natashia Deón Ashley Perez Shawna Kenney Derrick Brown Matthew Specktor Emceed by Rumpus founder Stephen Elliott! Details here! *** Rumpus original poster art by Carl Dimitri. […]
...moreSpent Hits Los Angeles!
Los Angeles! The release party for Rumpus columnist Antonia Crane‘s memoir Spent is happening this Friday, 5/30! This will be unlike any book release party you have ever seen. Not only will Antonia be there, recording artist MOBY will be reading! The event also features Jill Soloway (Transparent/Six Feet Under/Looking/Afternoon Delight), Dirty Laundry Lit’s Natashia Deon, and Flora […]
...moreThe Rumpus At The LA Lit Crawl!
Tonight! The Rumpus and Dirty Laundry Lit Proudly Presents: Show Me How! The event features Johnny Alfi, Natashia Deón, Kima Jones, Jillian Lauren, Susan Orlean, our very own managing editor Zoë Ruiz! Hosted by the hilarious and brilliant Jeff Eyres. We’d love to see you! Show Me How takes place during the second round of the LA […]
...moreLA Lit Crawl: “Show Me How”
The Rumpus and Dirty Laundry Lit Proudly Presents: Show Me How LA Lit Crawl Round 2: Wednesday October 23rd 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The Federal Bar 5303 Lankershim Boulevard North Hollywood Readings by: Johnny Alfi Natashia Deón Kima Jones Jillian Lauren Susan Orlean Zoë Ruiz Hosted by: Jeff Eyres RSVP here. The event is free! […]
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