Ruth Awad centers the experiences that exist ‘Outside the Joy’
In her staggering new collection, the Columbus poet confronts everything from her mother’s health crisis to an American society that so often revels in baring its teeth.
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Sarah Gormley finds joy in ‘The Order of Things’
In her debut memoir, due for release on September 10, the gallerist untangles the winding journey that has brought her to a more contended, more fulfilling place.
Words live in the air for poet Cynthia Amoah
Amoah will appear as part of ‘Rhapsody & Refrain,’ a two-week, 30-performer poetry blitz kicking off this weekend at the East Side arts space Streetlight Guild, reading alongside Ajanae Dawkins on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Prince Shakur and the lingering impact of James Baldwin
The writer and community organizer will appear alongside Quartez Harris at the Bexley Public Library on Thursday, Aug. 29, for a conversation centered on the life, legacy and work of Baldwin, who would have turned 100 this year.
Always unpredictable MeatGrinder Poetry Slam provides poets a ‘canvas you can throw paint against’
Following a three-year absence, the poetry free-for-all returns to Kafe Kerouac on Saturday, Aug. 10.
What JD Vance gets wrong about Appalachia
To gain a better understanding of Appalachia and its people, skip the vice presidential candidate’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ and read ‘Demon Copperhead’ by Barbara Kingsolver instead.
Matthew Erman explores cults, small town ennui in ‘Loving, Ohio’
The Columbus comics writer will celebrate the release of his supernatural new graphic novel with an appearance at Prologue Bookshop on Saturday, Aug. 3.
Jeffrey Smalldon chronicles his life with serial killers in ‘That Beast Was Not Me’
The retired forensic psychologist, whose new memoir releases on Tuesday, Aug. 6, will appear in conversation at Gramercy Books on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Mandy Shunnarah gives voice to an overlooked skate community in ‘Midwest Shreds’
The Columbus author and poet will celebrate their new collection with a book release event at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters on Tuesday, July 16.
Carr and Company preserve hope amid the chaos
The improvisational music project, which melds poetry with jazz and post-rock, will celebrate the release of its new EP in concert at Kafe Kerouac on Saturday, June 8.
Sarah Gormley finds joy in ‘The Order of Things’
In her debut memoir, due for release on September 10, the gallerist untangles the winding journey that has brought her to a more contended, more fulfilling place.
Words live in the air for poet Cynthia Amoah
Amoah will appear as part of ‘Rhapsody & Refrain,’ a two-week, 30-performer poetry blitz kicking off this weekend at the East Side arts space Streetlight Guild, reading alongside Ajanae Dawkins on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Prince Shakur and the lingering impact of James Baldwin
The writer and community organizer will appear alongside Quartez Harris at the Bexley Public Library on Thursday, Aug. 29, for a conversation centered on the life, legacy and work of Baldwin, who would have turned 100 this year.
Always unpredictable MeatGrinder Poetry Slam provides poets a ‘canvas you can throw paint against’
Following a three-year absence, the poetry free-for-all returns to Kafe Kerouac on Saturday, Aug. 10.
What JD Vance gets wrong about Appalachia
To gain a better understanding of Appalachia and its people, skip the vice presidential candidate’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ and read ‘Demon Copperhead’ by Barbara Kingsolver instead.
Matthew Erman explores cults, small town ennui in ‘Loving, Ohio’
The Columbus comics writer will celebrate the release of his supernatural new graphic novel with an appearance at Prologue Bookshop on Saturday, Aug. 3.
Jeffrey Smalldon chronicles his life with serial killers in ‘That Beast Was Not Me’
The retired forensic psychologist, whose new memoir releases on Tuesday, Aug. 6, will appear in conversation at Gramercy Books on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Mandy Shunnarah gives voice to an overlooked skate community in ‘Midwest Shreds’
The Columbus author and poet will celebrate their new collection with a book release event at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters on Tuesday, July 16.
Carr and Company preserve hope amid the chaos
The improvisational music project, which melds poetry with jazz and post-rock, will celebrate the release of its new EP in concert at Kafe Kerouac on Saturday, June 8.