Eritrean-Ethiopian-British novelist Sulaiman Addonia turns a wandering eye toward the erotic and intimate lives of asylum seekers in his forthcoming novel, "The Seers."

The Free Association Reading series, founded by Pat Hart and Mark Nieson, showcases local writers sharing new writing and works in progress. This month’s reading spotlights writers Ally Bair, Elizabeth Hoover, Deena November, and Steffan Triplett. 

From the award-winning author of 2007’s The Slave Ship, we celebrate the book launch of Marcus Rediker’s latest work: Freedom Ship: The Uncharted History of Escaping Slavery by Sea.