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March 12–March 17, 2019

It's All Happening at HQ!!

Now that we're well into the month of March (yikes, btw) come celebrate Women's History Month with us! We've got some of our favorite female authors on display, with a mix of debuts, writers we've published, or those who are neither but just simply worth celebrating. Come get inspired by some books that are too loud to ignore.

Following is a sampling of some of my personal favorites:

The Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson
Simply put, this book is one of my top-10 of all time. Carson, a well-respected classicist, has a series of modern-day adaptations and translations of classic works that may stray from the source material significantly but always seem to relate back to it in sometimes subtle and profounder ways. The Autobiography of Red is an entire novel in verse about one of Hercules heroic duties — where he slayed the monster Geryon. In Carson's version though, we see things from Geryon's point of view: a young insecure boy who falls in love with the cooler, older Hercules. It's a love story. It's a queer story. It's a coming-of-age story. It's tragic. It's perfect.

The Orange Eats Creeps by Grace Krilanovich
NPR claims that The Orange Eats Creeps is probably unlike anything you've ever read, and I'll double-down on that assertion. It is distinct and startlingly original, but if you have in fact read more stuff like it then I want to hear what it is. The Orange Eats Creeps is a wild fever-dream of a story that follows a runaway searching for her disappeared foster-sister along "The Highway That Eats People." The book is the Feminist Sci-Fi Book Club's Pick for the month of March, and is currently being developed for the big screen by the director of American Psycho.

My Body Is a Book of Rules by Elissa Washuta
"Unlike the all-too-familiar beginning-to-end chronology many memoirs follow, My Body presents readers with a series of fragmented essays made into a clear and cohesive whole. In a way that is exceptionally frank, Washuta vividly describes to readers her journey through the ebbs and flows of sanity and insanity, self-esteem and self-hatred."
—Tai Dietrich, Crossroads Literary Journal

PAIR OF THE WEEK

There are a few new kids on the block when it comes to the Two Dollar Radio HQ soda lineup. Stop by and meet the whole gang! We'll start by introducing our new friend, Jarritos Grapefruit soda. She's a little sweet. She's a little sassy. She's pictured here with Danez Smith's acclaimed book of poems, Don't Call Us Dead, which was also a National Book Award-finalist.

Roxanne Gay said it better than I ever could:"This book is poetry as fierce fire. There is such intelligence and fervor in these poems about black men and their imperiled bodies, gay men and their impassioned bodies, what it means to be HIV positive, and so much more. Every poem impressed me, and the level of craft here is impeccable. Loved this one." 

Don't Call Us Dead is definitely fierce, and we couldn't be more excited to host Danez Smith when they come to Columbus for our very own Flyover Fest in May! (A limited number of All-Access Passes are on sale now, only till March 15.)

BOOKCLUB NEWS

No signup ahead of time is required! Learn much more about each bookclub on our website, using the following links. All bookclub-goers will receive happy-hour priced drinks and a 10%-off coupon.

 

Tuesday, April 9, 7:30–8:30pm:
Boozy Bookclub @ Two Dollar Radio HQ
We're excited to partner with The Daily Growler (German Village/Brewery District) to host Boozy Book Club!
The book club will focus on Libatious Literature and be held the second Tuesday of every other month, going back and forth between The Daily Growler (702 S High St) and Two Dollar Radio HQ (1124 Parsons Ave).
>>Our upcoming book is The Rum DIary by Hunter S. Thompspon: 
“Enough booze to float a yacht and enough fear and loathing to sink it.” —New York Daily News


 

Wednesday, March 13, 7–8pm:
Writers in Color Bookclub

Hosted by Devlin Prince, Writers in Color Bookclub: Rotating between fiction and nonfiction, the goal is to enjoy and grow our knowledge of the writing accomplished by black, South Asian, native, latinx, and many other authors of color. Come listen, discuss, and learn how the words of those usually underrepresented in literature can fit within the world we live in today.
>> This month's book is There There by Tommy Orange: 
“Bravura… There There has so much jangling energy and brings so much news from a distinct corner of American life that it’s a revelation… its appearance marks the passing of a generational baton.” —Dwight Garner, The New York Times

 


Tuesday, March 19, 7–8pm:
The Unicorn Bookclub

Hosted by Eric Obenauf, The Unicorn Bookclub: In this bookclub we aim to read and discuss notable yet often overlooked works of literature, with a focus on independently published works. Books in translation, essay collections — you can't pigeonhole taste.
>> This month's book is The Wallcreeper by Nell Zink
“Nell Zink’s heady and rambunctious debut novel . . . moves at breakneck speed . . . Wake up, this book says: in its plot lines, in its humor, in its philosophical underpinnings and political agenda. I’ll pay it the highest compliment it knows ― this book is a wild thing.”- New York Times Book Review


 
Tuesday, March 26, 7–8pm:
Feminist Sci-Fi Bookclub
Hosted by Haley Cowans, Feminist Sci-Fi Bookclub: Or, "Word After Word: A Feminist Speculative Fiction Book Club" — "Speculative fiction" (science fiction, fantasy, horror) has always been a vehicle for writers to explore identity, social inequality, the strangeness of the world, and the hopes and fears for the future. In this monthly book club we'll be reading works of speculative fiction by women and nonbinary writers, discussing the ways these works make us think, feel, and reflect on reality. 
>> This month's book is The Orange Eats Creeps by Grace Krilanovich:
"The book feels written in a fever; it is breathless, scary, and like nothing I've ever read before. Krilanovich's work will make you believe that new ways of storytelling are still emerging from the margins."
NPR

Sunday, March 31, 3–5pm:
The Build: Bookclub for Black Men

Hosted by Vada Azeem: "About a year ago, I thought about starting a book club specifically for Black men. There are all kinds of statistics around Black males + where we are on the continuum of literacy. I don’t want to focus on the statistics. Instead, I wanted to create something that would encourage Black men to focus on themselves + their brothers who are in arm’s reach. Today, via social media, an arm can stretch pretty far."
>> This month features Go Ahead In The Rain: Notes to A Tribe Called Quest by Hanif Abdurraqib:
"Go Ahead in the Rain is more than just an homage to A Tribe Called Quest…it's more like a reckoning. The result is a critical examination of the group—their message and history—as well as a musical memoir of sorts, and an exploration of the lasting impact music can have on the soul." (Vanity Fair 2018-12-20)


Follow @TheBuildBookClub on Instagram

EVENTS

Click here to visit our EVENTS page for more detailed info. 

SALE: Two Dollar Tuesday
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
All day, only on Tuesdays!
10% off all books  /  Seventh Son draft beer special

GCAC Literary Arts Grants and Info Session
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
6-8pm
Find out more about how the Greater Columbus Arts Council supports the literary arts and advances literary culture in Columbus, which will also provide information on available grants.

A limited number of seats are available. Please RSVP with the GCAC to claim your spot here.

READING: Jay Coles | Tyler Johnson Was Here
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
7-8pm
Join author Jay Coles for a reading and discussion surrounding his acclaimed debut novel, Tyler Johnson Was Here, an Entertainment Weekly Most Anticipated Book of the Year!

Tyler Johnston Was Here is a stunning portrait of young black lives in modern America, for readers of The Hate U Give:

Twins Marvin and Tyler couldn't be more different. But despite their differences, and despite the poverty and trauma that threatens to pull them apart, the brothers are close. Then, one fateful night, Tyler decides to go to a party, and Marvin tags along, hoping to keep an eye on his brother. But what starts out as harmless fun soon descends into a night of chaos that ends in a police raid. And the next day, Tyler is missing. As his mother falls apart and his brother becomes known only as a hashtag, Marvin will learn what justice and freedom really mean in an unfair world.

Jay Coles is a young adult and middle grade writer, a composer with ASCAP, and a professional musician residing in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a graduate of Vincennes University and Ball State University and holds degrees in English and Liberal Arts. When he’s not writing diverse books, he’s advocating for them, teaching middle school students, and composing music for various music publishers.

Acclaim for the book:
"Exploring the current climate of police brutality and viral culture, this harrowing YA effort is based on its author's own experiences with tragedy and loss, a personal touch felt across every page." ―Entertainment Weekly

"An unflinching look at police brutality and systemic racism in America." ―Bustle

BOOKCLUB: Writers in Color: There There by Tommy Orange
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
6-7pm
Hosted by Devlin Prince, Writers in Color Bookclub
Rotating between fiction and nonfiction, the goal is to enjoy and grow our knowledge of the writing accomplished by black, South Asian, native, latinx, and many other authors of color. Come listen, discuss, and learn how the words of those usually underrepresented in literature can fit within the world we live in today.

This month's book is There There by Tommy Orange
Tommy Orange’s “groundbreaking, extraordinary” (The New York Times) There There is the “brilliant, propulsive” (People Magazine) story of twelve unforgettable characters, Urban Indians living in Oakland, California, who converge and collide on one fateful day. It’s “the year’s most galvanizing debut novel” (Entertainment Weekly).

READING: An Evening in Black Girl Magic w/ Mahogany L. Browne
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
7-9pm
Mahogany L. Browne — the award winning poet and author of best sellers Black Girl Magic and Woke Baby and editor of The BreakBeat Poets Vol. 2: Black Girl Magic — comes to perform a full set of her work! 

(Watch a video: Poet Mahogany L. Browne on 'black girl magic')

There will be a short interview by poet Lauren Bullock with Mahogany, regarding her journey from magazine writer to the longest running host of the famed Nuyorican Poetry Slam to becoming an Internationally acclaimed writer.

Mahogany L. Browne was born in Oakland, California, but has been based in Brooklyn, NY, for over 15 years. A strong, black woman, Browne is unapologetic in her work as a spoken word poet, author, and activist. She uses her personal experience with addiction, racism, sexism, and oppression to inspire her own brand of shameless, authentic work. Browne’s spoken word performances create a platform through poetry for women and girls to feel empowered and heard.

PIZZA: Friday Night (Vegan) Pizza Party!
Friday, March 15, 2019
5-10pm
On Friday evenings only, 5pm-close, come dine on our original house-made deluxe (vegan) pizza! Our regular food menu is also available.

BRUNCH: Saturday Boozey (Vegan) Brunch menu till 3!
Saturday, March 16, 2019
10am–3pm
All house-made, all vegan, all delicious! Brunch menu till 3pm, followed by our regular house menu till 10pm.

SEVENTH DRAFT Poetry Slam and Open Mic
Saturday, March 16, 2019
8pm–10pm
Join us every third Saturday for SEVENTH DRAFT POETRY SLAM AND OPEN MIC! 
There will be a cash prize for the winner. Entry for listeners is free with a $7 dollar donation encouraged! Artist entry into the slam is $10. 

Gather at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm

BRUNCH: Sunday (Vegan) Brunch special menu till 3!
Sunday, March 17, 2019
10am–3pm
All house-made, all vegan, all delicious! Brunch menu till 3pm. (No alcohol sales on Sundays, but we have killer coffee and tea drinks!)

INDIE PRESS SPOTLIGHT

The Walrus Books
It's exciting to see something great in it's earliest stages, and I think that's what we got here with The Walrus Books.  

The Walrus has already  made a name for itself over the  last 10+ years as a magazine which features  journalism, poetry, and fiction from Canada in the same vein as Harper's or, The Atlantic. It's mission is "to be a national general interest magazine about Canada and its place in the world. We are committed to publishing the best work by the best writers from Canada and elsewhere on a wide range of topics for readers who are curious about the world."

Just this last year they teamed up with House of Anansi Press and The Chawkers Foundation Writers Project to create a line of non-fiction books with the same mission as their magazine.

The first book in this series is Big Lonely Doug (which you can buy at HQ, or on our website.)

From their website: "Originally featured as a long-form article in The Walrus that garnered a National Magazine Award (Silver), Big Lonely Doug weaves the ecology of old-growth forests, the legend of the West Coast’s big trees, the turbulence of the logging industry, the fight for preservation, the contention surrounding ecotourism, First Nations land and resource rights, and the fraught future of these ancient forests around the story of a logger who saved one of Canada’s last great trees."

Live Long and Prosper.
—Nathan, celebrity bookseller


Two Dollar Radio Headquarters, a locally owned and operated family-run shop, is an indie bookstore, event space, bar, and vegan cafe located on the scenic South Side of Columbus, Ohio.  You can read some really nice words about us here.
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