thanks to @sashafrerejones for the invitation to reflect on another strange year. the whole 30k-word newsletter is linked on his page and i felt some grim solace reading it. nobody knows how to live in this world
Very pleased to share that Iāll be in conversation with Katherine Wela Bogen at @greenapplebooksonthepark next Tuesday 1/20. I first learned about @k.w.bogen@k.w.bogen_books through her activism. Then I followed her love story with the man she calls Hot Chef. Now her debut novel is coming out and itās a wild, steamy, complex, and challenging love story. Katherine is incredible and this oneās gonna be funāso please join us! The event is free, RSVP at the link in my bio. You can even join online. See you there šš„
If youāre in the Bay Area, join us for Storytime for Caregivers with Nina Renata Aron at Local Economy in Oakland! You still have time to read Good Morning, Destroyer of Menās Souls, Ninaās beautiful memoir and cultural history of codependence, set largely in the East Bay. Or just show up and buy a copy from Nina. This is her story of being a young mother in love with an addict. She told me, āI think thereās too little conversation about parenting under duress.ā Letās talk about it.
Remember: babies are absolutely welcomedāthey seem to be enjoying the seriesābut not required! Weāve had folks of all ages at previous readings. Register for FREE at link in my bio or at thelocaleconomy.com
A cover with @alexa.aron recorded in 2014 in the kitchen with our five babies at our feet because you canāt stop the rock!! Blessed to have found this gem today, my birthday, and grateful for my sisters and for a life that keeps surprising me š§š @leahcide
Bay Area friends! @sonorajha1 has written a novel of middle-aged desire that is lyrical, wise, full of surprises, and funny as hell. Iāll be in conversation with her at Book Passage at the Ferry Building tomorrow at 5:30pm. Come take a stroll, buy an expensive latte, and join us for a discussion of mythology, gender politics, houseboats, and more! š¤š¦¢
