Reading | Community | Dance Party
Join us at Verbatim Books for Desire, Calling No. 2—a night of words, want, and wild joy. We’re bringing four writers who know how to make language do something to you. 2026 Lambda Literary Award Winners Demree McGhee, author of Sympathy for Wild Girls, and Ilana Masad, author of Beings and All My Mother’s Lovers will read prose. Jennifer Espinoza, author of I Don't Want to Be Understood, and emerging writer Jenna Flenner will share exquisite poetry.
We’re excited to be raising money for a local queer nonprofit and crown the evening with a dance party! Stay tuned for more announcements as the evening gets closer. All ages. Free. Everyone is welcome.
Let's celebrate books, desire, and community!
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