Today is the day. The softcover of Everyday Utopia is now out with a new preface and a reading group guide.
CSD Berlin - Part Two - The March
An amazing day in Berlin
CSD Berlin 2024: Part One - CSD auf der Spree afterparty at Osthafen
My outfit for day 1: A vintage German dirndl bodice thrifted in Neukölln and glow in the dar face jewels from Claire’s.
Sample of Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism audio book in Russian
I only recently became aware of the audiobook version of my 2018 book in the Russian language. Apparently, it was recorded during the pandemic, but I have only just heard it for the first time. I’m posting a sample here for Russian speaks throughout Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and in the diaspora who want to have a listen.
New interview in Rethinking Marxism
This was an interview I did during the pandemic, which was edited and transcribed and is now published in the journal, Rethinking Marxism.
Spotted in the Hugendubel in Erfurt
One copy of the English paperback! In a relatively small city like Erfurt, this feels like a real triumph!
Signing paperback copies of Everyday Utopia in Dublin
I was working at the National Library of Ireland and popped into a nearby bookstore, Hodges Figgis, to buy myself a new journal, and lo and behold, I spotted my book on the “factual favorites” table. The kindly staff let me sign the copies they had in stock.
An Interview with Cli-Fi novelist Nick Fuller Googins in The Millions →
I loved having this conversation with fellow Simon & Schuster author, Nick Fuller Googins
My latest article in The New Republic →
Our politics are a shambles, our people divided and distraught. But we must fight the urge to turn away from our nation’s troubles.
Read moreMy temporary workspace in Varna
As I conduct research and start work on two new book projects, I am enjoying my new temporary work space in Varna, Bulgaria in a flat across the street from the Morska Gradina and walking distance to the archaeological museum. I have the essentials: a new laptop loaded with Scrivener, my Yerba Mate, and good music.
Photos from the wonderful event at Busboys and Poets in Washington DC
It was a sold out event with folks sitting on the floor. Thanks so much to Rhaina Cohen for curating this HumanitiesDC panel and live music performance by Rings of Maple
Event in DC with Rhaina Cohen
See the events tab for more details
My talk on Utopian living.
Photos from my short lecture trip to Venice
Two upcoming (in person) events at the University of Venice
Japanese translation of Everyday Utopia coming soon
My Japanese translation is coming out later in May. Here is the cover and the cover with the “belly band”
My meeting with the amazing Margaret Atwood
I lived a dream yesterday and had a lovely hour speaking with one of my literary and feminist heroes.
The Spanish version of my event for La Casa Encendida in Madrid
Utopías cotidianas. Revoluciones domésticas y vida en comunidad
The English version of my event for La Casa Encendida in Madrid
Everyday utopias. Domestic revolutions and community life
A clip from my talk on "Utopian Living" for the HowtheLightGetsInFestival in September 2023
The full video is available to subscribers at: https://iai.tv/video/utopian-living