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January 26, 2022
Oksana Lutsyshyna & Askold Melnyczuk
Our closing discussion, and one that has proved all too timely, between friends and fellow scholars, Ukrainian writer, Oksana Lutsyshyna, and Ukrainian-American writer, Askold Melnyczuk.
Highlights include Oksana's discussion of the lived experience of Ukrainian women under Soviet occupation versus the Soviet's feminist propaganda, a discussion of children's literature, and a quick roundtable take, initiated by Askold, on the importance of writing about violence.
Oksana kicks off the readings at 2:28.
December 15, 2021
Lyndsey Ellis & bridgette bianca
A smart, joyous discussion between novelist Lyndsey Ellis and poet bridgette bianca, two feminist writers who admired one another’s work before the show and met on WWR.
Highlights include an excellent discussion of the role of place in African American literature with an accompanying literary road trip, an introduction to some horror titles from Lyndsey, and an introduction to some romance titles from bridgette.
Lyndsey kicks off the author readings at 1:58.
November 17, 2021
Natalie Jenner & A.H. Kim
A joyous conversation between two 2020 debut novelists who became friends during the wilds of the pandemic, Natalie Jenner and A.H. Kim.
Highlights include Natalie’s first public reading from her forthcoming novel, Bloomsbury Girls, and a introduction some powerful and timely young adult novels from Ann.
Natalie kicks off the author readings at 0:55.
October 27, 2021
Diane Lefer & Elizabeth Liang
An excellent conversation between friends, colleagues and neighbors, writer Diane Lefer and playwright and actor Elizabeth Liang.
Highlights include a reading from Diane from her new novel, Out of Place, and a clip from Elizabeth's one-woman show, Alien Citizen: An Earth Odyssey. Elizabeth introduced us to Belfast Blues by Geraldine Hughes, another one-woman show, and Diane had an interesting take on the concept of "culture" in the arts.
Don’t miss Elizabeth's excellent one-woman show, Alien Citizen: An Earth Odyssey.
Diane begins reading from her work at 1:57.
September 22, 2021
Martha Cooley & Sven Birkerts
A fun conversation between friends and colleagues, American writers Martha Cooley and Sven Birkerts.
Highlights include a conversation about how a move might affect one’s reading life, Sven’s discussion of his recent pursuit of photography, and a nod to Archipelago Press, with whom Martha has published translations of Antonio Tabucchi’s work.
Martha and Sven read from their own work starting at 3:09.
August 25, 2021
Pam Houston & Gina Frangello
A smart conversation with feminist, activist, American writers Pam Houston and Gina Frangello.
Highlights include Pam’s introduction to the women run Zapata Ranch, and an excellent analysis from Gina at 1:12:55 on the structural issues stymying diversity in publishing.
Pam and Gina read from their own work starting at 3:27.
July 28, 2021
Emily Rapp Black & Doireann Ní Ghríofa
A lovely conversation with American memoirist Emily Rapp Black and Irish poet Doireann Ní Ghríofa.
Highlights include a reading of a poem by T.E. Hulme by Doireann and some keen appreciation for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein that includes mention of this essay by Darcey Steinke.
Emily and Doireann read from their own work starting at 3:23.
June 23, 2021
Deborah Lott & Ellen Prentiss Campbell
Our launch event with acclaimed memoirist Deborah Lott and award-winning novelist Ellen Prentiss Campbell.
Highlights include a reading from Bernard Cooper by Deborah, an introduction to Persephone Books from Ellen, much appreciation for Bronte's Jane Eyre and Eliot's Middlemarch, and a roundtable discussion of women writing sex from the 1800s to today.
Ellen and Deborah read from their own work at 39:15.