This event is in the past.It took place on October 19, 2025 at Word Up Community Bookshop/Librería Comunitaria.




Robin Hemley and Thammika Songkaeo in Conversation
Washington Heights
Two distinct voices examine overlooked stories: Songkaeo's autofictional novel about a Singapore mother seeking respite, and Hemley's memoir excavating secret histories across cultures.
Literary fiction
Memoir in essays
Intimate gathering
Book signing
Tips
🎟️$5 suggested donation, register ahead, max 50
😷masking required per community guidelines
Robin Hemley and Thammika Songkaeo in Conversation
Washington Heights




Two distinct voices examine overlooked stories: Songkaeo's autofictional novel about a Singapore mother seeking respite, and Hemley's memoir excavating secret histories across cultures.
Literary fiction
Memoir in essays
Intimate gathering
Book signing
Tips
🎟️$5 suggested donation, register ahead, max 50
😷masking required per community guidelines
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