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The Art of the Unexpected: A House Parties Reading

April 27 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Free
April 27, 2026 
1-2:00 p.m.
 
Join us for an intimate book talk and reading with Lynn Levin, acclaimed poet, writer, and author of the celebrated short story collection House Parties. In this special Ritualwell gathering, Lynn will read from her vividly imagined, witty, and deeply humane stories that traverse everyday moments, unexpected predicaments, and unforgettable characters.
 
With her poet’s eye and storyteller’s heart, she invites us into narratives that are both surprising and resonant, ranging from the comic and absurd to the quietly profound. Whether you write, read, or simply love great storytelling, come be inspired by Lynn’s craft, engage with her work, and explore what makes these stories linger in the mind long after the last page.
 
This session will be recorded and sent to participants. We encourage live attendance for you to get the most out of the experience.
 
Lynn is a white-skinned woman with short brown hair. She wears glasses and is smiling in the photo.Lynn Levin is a poet and writer. She is the author of nine books, most recently the short story collection House Parties (2023) and the poetry collection The Minor Virtues (2020). Her work has appeared in Boulevard, Plume, Smartish Pace, Southwest Review, Kerem, Shofar, Nashim, Jewish Fiction Journal, and several anthologies including The Bloomsbury Anthology of Contemporary Jewish American Poetry, The Torah: A Women’s Commentary, and Keystone Poetry: Contemporary Poets on Pennsylvania. She teaches at Drexel University and for many years taught creative writing at the University of Pennsylvania. Her website is lynnlevinpoet.com.
 
 

Details

Date:
April 27
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Cost:
Free
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Organizer

Lynn Levin

Venue

Zoom

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