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Getting Published Events Today
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Fun Pub Quiz @ Lady Hamiltons (free entry!)
Zurich's funniest, coolest pub quiz is back !
Zurich Together.... We know you can drink. We know you can party. But how smart are you ?
This is a unique Pub Quiz for people who don't like Pub Quizzes ! The questions are \*fun\*, and I really try to make sure all teams have the same chance of winning. Have a look at the Meetup images to see some of the previous questions I've set. These are not your boring typical "How many bones are there in the human body?" questions !
Lady Hamiltons has air conditioning, unlimited Chicken Wings for 20 CHF and a Happy Hour on drinks (5.50 CHF for a 5 dl beer !!) until 7.30pm.
We usual get loads of newcomers, lots of cool people, and when you arrive, I make sure everyone gets added to a team, so it's really easy way to meet others in our group. Most of our members come along alone, and I'll make sure you are added to one of the quiz teams.
It's fun, free to join, you'll meet cool people, and you'll get to debate about whether Moscow really is a city in Europe, and try to remember Nicholas Cage movie names from the 1980s. What's not to like ?
The quiz starts at 7.30pm, but I recommend getting there around 7pm, so you can meet the others, find a team, and make the most out of the Happy Hour prices!
There are voucher prizes for the three best teams, which can be spent at Lady Hamiltons.
1st prize: 150 CHF voucher
2nd prize: 100 CHF voucher
3rd prize: 50 CHF voucher
Maximum participants per team: 6.
My last few Pub Quizzes have been full... if you are planning on coming with some friends, please reserve a table in advance.
Metalheads Gathering - Metal Together
Join us, metalheads of Zurich and its surrounding areas, in our regular Wednesday meetup for some afterwork drinks, chaotic socializing and listening to heavy music!
**Where?**
The meetup will be held at ***[Ebrietas Bar](https://ebrietas.ch/)*** \- a metal & rock bar located in Zurich's oldtown and boasting a selection of whiskeys\, rum & spirits\, in addition to countless shot creations and over 21 different types of beer\.
**When?**
The gathering will officially begin at \~7:00pm and normally goes until midnight. However, members often arrive slightly earlier and might stay until the following day! You are welcome to join at any point and leave whenever you please.
**Attendance:**
Attendance can vary, but the number of people at the gatherings is normally somewhere between 20 and 40 metalheads! The group is comprised by a balanced mixture of longstanding members, semi-regulars and curious visitors.
**Chats:**
Get invited to our chat-groups by introducing yourself at one of the meetups! We currently offer an "official" chat for announcements, updates on events & organizing concerts, a "fun" chat for casual discussions & informal events, and a meme chat for silly discussions and somewhat thematic memes. You can join neither, some or all!
**FAQ:**
"*How can I find the group?*"
We normally reserve one of the larger tables at the bar and decorate it with a large black flag. If you still have trouble finding the group, feel free to approach the bartenders and they will point you our way.
"What happens if I arrive late?"
Nothing really. We will give you a warm welcome and introduce you to the others, no matter at which time you arrive 🙂
"*What can I expect from these meetups?*"
Think of a common "after-work meet & drink", but in a themed bar, with lots of band-shirts and metal music playing in the background. Guests normally show up, grab a drink and join a clique for a conversation.
"*Do I need to be a hardcore metal fan for this meetup?*"
Not really. The theme of this meetup is indeed metal music and most members do have a liking for it, but plenty others are more casual listeners or more into rock/punk/goth. We welcome all!
No Cap Circuit Talk & Networking at ETH Einstein Room, below Polyterrasse
Entrepreneurs Community Zürich: The "No Cap" Circuit Talk
Focus: Startup, Founder & Investor Conferences
High-Signal Connections for the 2026 Season
On May 27th, we are hosting an exclusive exchange on the 2026 European Startup & Founder conference circuit.
With entry-level tickets for many major investor events starting at €1,000+, we’re coming together to share the "insider track" on navigating the upcoming season effectively.
The "No Cap" Session
Highlights:
The 2026 Roadmap: A breakdown of 8 major upcoming events, including 4 Swiss essentials (like Startup Nights and SICTIC) and 4 European giants (like OMR Hamburg, Bits & Pretzels, VivaTech, and Slush).
The "Access Hacks": We will discuss specific, lesser-known ways to access these high-value environments and maximize your ROI.
Travel & Stay Collaboration: Don't go alone. We’re opening the floor to find partners for carpooling or splitting accommodations in Lisbon/Helsinki to keep your burn rate low.
WEF 2027 Strategy: It’s never too early.
We’ll discuss early-bird planning for Davos (January 18–22, 2027).
Start networking and coordinating reservations now to avoid the 10x price hikes and total capacity lockouts.
Peer-to-Peer Intel: An open floor for members to share their unfiltered, personal experiences—what was actually worth the trip and what changed their business trajectory.
🕒 May 27th Schedule
7:00 PM | Check-in & Mingle: Grab your color-coded industry neck strap to find the founders or investors you actually need.
7:30 PM | The 30-Minute Circuit Talk: A deep dive into the 2026/27 Founder & Investor event landscape and access strategies.
8:00 PM | Personal Perspective Exchange: An open discussion for attendees to share their own "boots-on-the-ground" tips.
8:30 PM | Open Pitch Session: Spontaneously present your business or conference goals to the room.
9:00 PM | Final Networking: Connect with others heading to the same events to coordinate travel and stays.
⚠️ Please register in advance. You pay at the event.
Join 980+ Professionals:
WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JaOi2ewg46R6vejpCXpvdY
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/93137022/
Web: https://www.entrepreneurs-community.com/
Note: This is an educational exchange of personal perspectives.
By participating, you agree to our liability waiver/media consent.
Please support the venue by ordering at least one drink/snack.
Jewelry Making & Prosecco Workshop
**[>>This event needs a ticket (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/courses-seminars/art-culture/jewelry-making-prosecco-workshop-7456091612373876671.html)**
Join us for a relaxed and creative workshop where you’ll design and craft your own unique pair of earrings!
We’ll be working with Fimo clay and other materials, and you’ll learn simple techniques to shape, assemble, and bake your pieces. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking for a fun, creative activity, this workshop is for you.
🥂**Enjoy a glass of prosecco while you get creative.**
For event updates, feel free to **join our group**
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/KN1QoURP3fB7Vprx690Ywa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KN1QoURP3fB7Vprx690Ywa)
**No experience needed** — just bring your creativity!
🛠 **All materials are included**
**Price:**
[>> For tickets click here<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/courses-seminars/art-culture/jewelry-making-prosecco-workshop-7456091612373876671.html)
Come unwind, get creative, and leave with a beautiful handmade piece you designed yourself ✨
\*Photos may be taken during the event. Please let us know if you prefer not to appear in them.
Monthly Agile Networking Beer
You are interested to talk about agile topics like agile project management, agile organisation development, agile practices and agile mindset then join our first meeting and become part of a vibrant agile community.
Getting Published Events This Week
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Open-mic StorySLAM 🎙 A CHANGE OF HEART
### **THE RADICAL PIVOT**
One minute you’re certain; the next, the world has shifted beneath your feet. [A Change of Heart](https://zurichstorytellers.ch/events/a-change-of-heart) isn’t just a new opinion—it’s a 7.0 magnitude quake. It’s the 3:00 AM realization that your "forever" plan is actually a dead end. It’s the terrifying, electric moment you stop trying to be right so you can finally be happy. On May 28, we explore the seismic shifts, the shock U-turns, and the radical courage it takes to change your mind.
"*Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything*." — **George Bernard Shaw**
**DO YOU HAVE A STORY OF CHANGE?**
Did a rival you loathed become the person you trust most? Did that six-figure dream job devolve into a hamster wheel? Maybe you fell for someone who was the polar opposite of your "type." If you’ve experienced a pivot that redrew your map, come share your truth. Past storytellers testify: the catharsis of the stage makes you feel like a million bucks—and our audience will shower you with the love you deserve.
**FEEL THE SHIFT**
Maybe your own sea change is still too fresh to speak out loud. We get it. Come take a seat as our storytellers navigate the raw reality of closing one door to kick open another. You’ll feel that tightening in your chest when the stakes get high and that collective sigh of relief when the tension breaks into laughter. You aren’t just a spectator; you’re one of the witnesses. Listen to your heart, then cast your vote for the “Best StorySLAM of the Month.”
**PROGRAMME:**
**Theme of the night: [A CHANGE OF HEART](https://zurichstorytellers.ch/events/a-change-of-heart)**
**19:00** Doors open\*
**19:30** Welcome with co-host cold open story
**20:00** StorySLAM Part ONE \*\*
**20:30** INTERMISSION
**21:00** StorySLAM Part TWO \*\*
**21:50** Voting for best StorySLAM of the night
**22:00** Afterparty: enjoy drinks and connect with fellow storytellers
**\*** Tickets CHF 25 at **[EventFrog](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/theatre-stage/stage-event/storyslam-a-change-of-heart-7457430914768864060.html)** or at the door (cash or TWINT).
\*\* StorySLAM stories are 5-7 minutes and true, as recalled by the storyteller. Names are drawn from the StorySLAM hat (purchase an “I want to tell a story” ticket to ensure the spotlight). The night’s best StorySLAM is selected by the audience.
**DETAILS:**
**📍 Where:** jenseits IM VIADUKT, 8005 Zurich
**📅 When:** Thursday, 28 May 2026
**🕖 Doors open: 19:00 ┃ Showtime: 19:30**
**🎟️ Tickets:** CHF 25 (includes a free drink) via \*\*[EventFrog ](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/theatre-stage/stage-event/storyslam-a-change-of-heart-7457430914768864060.html)\*\*or at the door
**SAVE THE DATE:**
**🗓️ May 28:** StorySLAM Show - theme **A Change Of Heart**
**🗓️ Jul 2:** Summer Storytelling Celebration; theme **Roll The Dice**
**🗓️ Jul-Aug** Summer Pause
**🗓️ Sept 24** StorySLAM Show - theme TBD by ZST Assoc. members
Impact Over Perfection – A Practical Approach to Accessibility
Accessibility often feels overwhelming with all its guidelines, standards and edge cases. But in practice, meaningful improvements don’t require perfection. They require empathy and a sincere motivation to create a truly usable experience for all.
In this talk, we share real learnings from UX and UI projects: what actually made a difference, where teams struggled, and how small, deliberate changes created a much more inclusive experience.
You’ll walk away with a practical mindset and actionable ideas to start improving accessibility in your own projects — without waiting for the “perfect” solution.
By Maria Timonen & Silio Keiser from Bitforge
This Thursdays at ROBINS - Comedy Brew! English Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic
Come and get you **Comedy Brew**, your fix of English Stand-Up Comedy! We serve a fresh, locally sourced 'menu' of 10 comedians, as organic as your favorite farm-to-table meal, all geared up to make you laugh out loud.
**Tickets at:** [https://bit.ly/iyfcb](https://bit.ly/iyfcb)
Unleash your laughter at [ROBIN's coffee](https://maps.app.goo.gl/E1e3H9GRDDJaPK8z9), the coziest New York-style coffee bar in the heart of Zürich.
**Dare to Make 'Em Laugh? 🎤😂**
Ever fantasized about grabbing the mic and cracking some jokes yourself? Well, your dream could come true! Visit [our performer's page](https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/perform/) to find out how you can take the stage and spread laughs like a pro.
**See You There! 🎤😂**
Come down to ROBIN's, break some bread, share some laughs, and maybe even catch the comedy bug yourself! See you there every Thursday!
Powered by IN YOUR FACE Comedy 🌟 [Check Us Out!](https://instragram.com/inyourfacecomedy/)
**Tickets at:** [https://eventfrog.ch/comedybrew](https://eventfrog.ch/comedybrew)
**Frequently Asked Questions**
* ***Is the show really in English?*** Absolutely. Every set is performed in English by a mix of Swiss-based and international comics, so no Swiss-German skills required.
* ***What’s a “Comedy Open Mic”?*** It’s the testing ground for jokes. Pros road-test fresh material and brave newcomers grab their first five minutes. Expect some gems, some flops—and the fun of seeing comedy born in real time.
* ***Will it be funny?*** Most of the time, yes! An open mic is a roller-coaster: seasoned acts, new voices, and the occasional glorious train-wreck. It’s all part of the charm.
* ***Can I perform too?*** Yes - you need to book a spot - find out more about how to do it here: [https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/perform/](https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/perform/).
* ***Do I need to buy tickets in advance?*** Please do. We’re usually running around before the show and door sales slow things down. If you’re stuck, we’ll try, but no promises. Link to tickets as at [https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/comedybrew/](https://inyourfacecomedy.ch/comedybrew/)
* ***How does seating work?*** First come, first served so grab a drink, snag a seat, and settle in.
* ***Is food available at the bar?*** ROBIN’s serves drinks only. For a pre-show bite, try **Restaurant Johanniter** (classic Swiss) or **Holy Cow!** across the street for burgers.
* ***Will the comedians pick on me?*** We chat with the crowd for laughs, not humiliation. Friendly banter only - you’re safe.
* ***How long is the show?*** Doors open 7:30pm, show starts \~7:50pm with a 15 min break in the middle ending around 10pm. Enough time for the last trams home...
* ***Age limit?*** All ages welcome of course 16+ recommended (adult themes, spicy language).
Club de Lectura
Bienvenida al del club de lectura en Zürich! Un espacio para conectar, compartir recomendaciones y conocernos entre mujeres lectoras que viven en Zürich y alrededores.
El enfoque lector del club es amplio: ficción, fantasía y novelas de todo tipo (policiacas, románticas, históricas…).
**¿Para quién es?**
Para personas mayores de edad que aman leer y compartir sus libros favoritos.
Será un espacio seguro, basado en el respeto, la conexión y el amor por la lectura.
**¿Qué vas a necesitar?**
En este primer encuentro haremos dinámicas para conocernos a través de **nuestra última lectura terminada**, así que trae:
- Bolígrafo o lápiz y una libreta pequeña.
- Manta de picnic (estaremos en la naturaleza, cerca del río)
- Agua y/o algún snack para ti
- El libro físico o digital del que quieres hablar (OPCIONAL)
**Lugar**:
Blatterwiese (el parque que está fuera del Chinagarten) **Confirmaré unos días antes si, por motivos de clima, cambiamos a una cafetería.** Si no llueve, nos vemos en el lugar indicado. (Revisa los mensajes del evento un par de días antes)
Por favor se puntual 🙏
Social Circle x YouTube: Content Creators (AI & Creativity) [FREE]
**[Apply here to attend](https://link.social-circle.ch/Yttr)**[! ](https://link.social-circle.ch/Yttr)
⚠️**We are closing registrations 24 hours before the event.**
Being a content creator can be a lonely grind, but it doesn't have to be. Join us for inspirational networking event, a monthly gathering supported by YouTube designed to take you from behind the lens and into the room with the people who "get it."
Whether you’re stuck on an edit, looking for a collaborator, or just want to stay ahead of the algorithm, this is your home base.
**Participation criteria:**
We are looking for a balanced mix of participants with different levels of familiarity and sentiment toward AI. You do not need to be an expert, but you should have some experience using AI tools and be open to discussing them. We are aiming for a range of perspectives, while excluding participants who never use AI or who hold strongly negative views about it.
📲Join our whatsapp group for content creators for updates: [https://link.social-circle.ch/2GCk](https://link.social-circle.ch/2GCk)
**What to Expect:**
* **The Spotlight:** Every month, we host a guest speaker—from veteran creators to YouTube insiders—to share real-world strategies that work.
* **Speed Networking:** No awkward small talk. We’ve designed a high-energy "speed dating" format to help you meet 10+ potential collaborators in minutes.
* **Niche Breakouts:** Join our **Topic Tables** to talk shop on everything around the topic of the day.
* **The Talent Pool:** Want to be the face of the next big project? You can apply to participate in interviews
* **Apero & Vibes:** The drinks are on us! Enjoy a curated Apero spread while you chat with the local creator community.
**Timeline:**
* 18:00 \| Arrival & Check\-in: NDA signing regarding YouTube technology\.
* 18:30 \| Kickoff: Welcome remarks and Social Circle intro\.
* 18:40 \| Guest Speaker: Industry insights \+ rapid\-fire Q&A\.
* 19:00 \| Topic Deep Dives: Research sessions across 4 booked rooms\.
* 19:40 \| Break: Refreshments and room reset\.
* 20:15 \| Speed Networking: Fast\-paced "Creator Dating" \(5 mins per swap\)\.
* 20:45 \| Wrap\-up: Final reflections back in the main room \+ after\-party details\.
* 21:00 \| End\.
**Guest Speaker: TBD**
**🔒 Exclusive Access**
This event is **free**, but it is [Application only](https://link.social-circle.ch/Yttr)[.](https://luma.com/ne5e4ok7) We curate the room to ensure every attendee brings something unique to the table.
📸 Photos and short videos may be taken during the event. Let the host know if you prefer not to be in them. Tickets are non refundable.
Want more events like this? Join our community! [https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)
Getting Published Events Near You
Connect with your local Getting Published community
Free In-person Meeting: Unwanted Emotions & Loneliness, How to Get Over Them
This is an in-person meeting.
Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance.
Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you.
The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life.
For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues.
So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them?
That is what this meeting will be all about.
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Shut Up & Write!® East Side Columbus
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
**SCHEDULE:**
6:45ish - Quick introductions
7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:00 - The End
**OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
**BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild!
**WHAT SHOULD I BRING?**
Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you!
**OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:**
* **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space!
* **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels.
* **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay!
* **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
Shut Up & Write!™ Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
• What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros.
10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
• What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Saturday!
Shut Up & Write! Kingsdale Shopping Center
Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington.
The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo.
Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine.
We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you.
The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly.
Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome.
The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit.
Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times.
Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have.
Happy writing!
You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat
[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3351321)
Location: The Goat River South
219 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Street parking is free on Sundays
[Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf)
Book summary:
On a hot day in Bethlehem, a twelve-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city, an act they deem forbidden, and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer, her mother's response only intensifies a sense of shame: 'You exist too much,' she tells her daughter. Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East--from New York to Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine--Zaina Arafat's debut novel traces her protagonist's progress from blushing teen to sought-after DJ and aspiring writer.











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