Poetry Reading & Author Talk @ Good Company Bookstore

Good Company Bookstore

American poet and medical sociologist, Alexus Erin, will be reading poems from recent collections with a discussion and Q&A to follow.

Good Company Books

Join us for an evening of poetry, creativity, and community at Good Company Bookstore as we invite American poet and medical sociologist, Alexus Erin, to read their poems, followed by a discussion and Q&A. Whether you're a poet, a poetry lover, or simply curious, this is an opportunity to enjoy and connect with fellow literary enthusiasts. What to Expect from the Event?Alexus Erin will be reading poems from her most recent collection, Cartoon Logic, Cartoon Violence (Baobab Press, 2022) and selected new works-in-progress from an upcoming collection interested in themes of dreaming, grand maroonage, alienation, and 'neo-confessional' lyric poetry. There will be a discussion and Q&A to follow. About our Guest Speaker:Dr. Alexus Erin is an American poet, medical sociologist, performer, and doula living in the UK. Her poetry has previously appeared with Poetry Society of America, Feral Mag, Potluck Magazine, The Melanin Collective, The Nervous Breakdown, God is in the TV, LEVELER, Red Flag Poetry, Silk + Smoke, and a host of others. She is the author of Two Birds, All Moon (Gap Riot Press, 2019), St. John’s Wort (Animal Heart Press, 2019) and Cartoon Logic, Cartoon Violence (Baobab Press, 2022). She was the 2018 Poet Fellow of the Leopardi Writers Conference, and performer at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. When she’s not doing any of the above, she can be found working with textiles and thinking about children’s liberation. Who Is This Event For?This event is for anyone with a love of poetry - whether you’re a seasoned poet, an aspiring writer, or simply a poetry enthusiast who enjoys listening to spoken word. Register Your TicketThis event is free to attend, but we ask that you register a free ticket in advance so we know how many people to expect. Seating is limited and on a first-come-first-serve basis. The VenueGood Company Books is an independent English Bookstore in Lisbon. Born from our love of global literature and our Portuguese heritage, we are crafting a space for people of all backgrounds to gather and enjoy the best books, events, coffee, and wine. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodcompanybookstore/" title="https://www.instagram.com/goodcompanybookstore/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Find out more on our Instagram.</a> How To Find UsBy Metro: We're situated a 5-minute walk from the Campo Pequeno metro (Yellow line) and a 10-minute walk from the Alameda metro (Green &amp; Red lines).By Bus: There are many convenient bus options 2 blocks away from us on Avenida República, with the closest stop to our store being Campo Pequeno-Av. Republica.By Bike: If you're using the Gira public bicycles, there is a docking station right across the street (#431 - Rua do Arco Cego / Av. Magalhães Lima).By Car: There is a paid parking lot across the street, between Rua Arco do Cego and Rua Dona Filipa de Vilhena. Street parking is also available around the neighborhood.

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