We were delighted to cohost the launch of Book of Wings with Véhicule Press yesterday evening! Author Tawhida Tanya Evanson graced us with a reading and insightful conversation with guest Kaie Kellough and editor Dimitri Nasrallah. Watch the launch and find the book below!

Book of Wings - a project some two decades in the making - sits at the intersection of fiction and poetry; English and French. Inspired by a younger version of the author and her own travels around the world, and in and out of love - a Sufi love story.

"In her shock and awe, and unwillingness to return home with her tail between her legs, she continues to travel on to the African continent."

Kaie: You mentioned getting out of the way, how do you define that?

Tawhida: There were a lot of stories and some of them had to go. Taking things out that you might like so that the story finds a home in the hearts of those who will read it. Tame your ego. Be empty.

An audience Q&A followed with with much love and excitement.
"When you read the final edit did you learn anything new about yourself? Anything surprising?"
"What I learned about love is to give it away. What I learned about myself is how to love without an object."

Thanks to all who celebrated with us and happy reading!