On Wednersday, August 23, at 7pm, Ada Books presents Anne Elizabeth Moore who will read from, present, answer questions about, and, presumably, sell copies of her new book Body Horror: Capitalism, Fear, Misogyny, Jokes (pictured above, cover art by Xander Marro.) Join us, won't you? 

Hello everybody. This is Errol, Ada's new shop baby. He's adorable, obviously, but he needs a lot of attention. So for the month of August, Ada's hours and opening times are going to be a little weird. Because Ada is a mom and pop (now it's literal) operation, and since mom and pop have to stay home with baby, we have enlisted the help of some new volunteers (as part of a new partnership which will be officially celebrated on September 23rd): the Frequency Writers! They will be watching the shop for us throughout the month. However, because they have their own lives with their own jobs, they cannot always be there. So please bear with us! Ada will be open as much as possible, from 12 - 5pm. If it's closed during those hours? Sorry. Baby. 

Ada Books and Frequency Writers Present: A City & Sea Anthology Reading

Here's the lineup:

Alexander Smith ~ Charolotte Seley ~ Claire Robinson ~ Lauren Mcgough ~ Jennifer Geller ~ Bridie Lauren
Ilyn Murphy ~ Everett Epstein ~ Kik Williams ~ Kyle Bostrom ~ Susana Gardner ~ Jamie Buscher

Join us on Sunday, July 23rd. The fun begins at 6pm!

Two Ada events this month!

First, on Friday, June 16th, a QTZ reading featuring Alli Simone-Defeo, Beatrix Urkowitz, Suzy Hex, Tommi Parrish, and probably others. It begins at 7pm, it's free and it's fun! 

Then, on Thursday, June 29th, a reading of The King in the Golden Mask by its translator, Kit Schulter. Alexis Almeida, an Argentinian poet, will also read. This event also starts at 7pm, it is also free, and it will also be fun and interesting. Do come!

This June, Ada Books finally gets some class; specifically, a Frequency Writers class! Here are the details:*

Literary ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)**

This course is designed for intermediate and advanced English language learners interested in developing their reading, writing and conversation skills through literature and creative writing. Learners will explore both classic and contemporary short stories, essays, and poems that span cultures and perspectives in North America and discuss them with an eye for content, context, and craft. Readings may include works by Ralph Ellison, Raymond Carver, Sandra Cisneros, Junot Diaz, Edwidge Danticat, Flannery O’Connor, Ernest Hemingway, Kazuo Ishiguro, Shirley Jackson, Bonnie Jo Campbell, and Jimmy Santiago Baca, among others. They will also learn about the background of the writers they read and what inspired them to write and reflect on their own journeys and relevance of their voices in today’s society.
Learners will write weekly creative pieces based on exercises inspired by the texts. They will receive individualized feedback on their work with attention to grammar, vocabulary, and craft tailored to their English levels and personal goals. They will then choose one or two of their pieces to revise, share at a final reading open to the public, and possibly submit for publication.
Classes will meet once a week for two hours for six weeks during the summer. Learners will do the reading outside of class at their own pace, and may complete writing exercises in class or opt to take more time with them at home.
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Instructor: Maryann Ullmann
Dates: Wednesdays, 6/14-7/19
Time: 6:30-8:30PM

* Rates for the class can be found at Frequency Writers' website.

** This text is available in Spanish on the website.

Ada will be napping (that is, closed for business) this Sunday. Have a happy Easter!

photo by FioRella-FiFi

Desiree Bailey & Diane Exavier read poems out loud into you this Saturday, April 8th, at 6pm. Wine and cheese will snack you up. It's free, it's fun, so come on!

Tuesday. March 28. 7pm. Resist!

On Saturday, March 18, Ben Seretan (above, Brooklyn) along with Host (not pictured, Providence) will make music in your ears and minds. This is a free event but bring your wallet because you'll probably want to buy some of the singers' merch. Will there be drinks? I don't know, what are you bringing? Starts at 7pm.

Michael Deforge, prolific comics genius, and the implacable Mickey Z. will NOT be appearing at Ada, but will be in Providence on the evening of March 22nd at AS220. Ada's ambassador, Walker Mettling, will be manning the merch table selling signed lovelies. Don't miss it!