P&T Knitwear, in conjunction with the Asian American Writer’s Workshop, is pleased to welcome Devika Rege to celebrate the U.S. publication of her critically acclaimed debut novel, Quarterlife: a reflective narrative about India’s political pulse and changing value systems circa 2014. Following a mosaic of characters amidst a shifting socio-political landscape, Quarterlife offers a thoughtful exploration of identity and the dynamics of societal transformation.

Devika will be joined in conversation by Merve Emre, editor of the forthcoming story collections I Am Alien to Life and Waiting for the Fear. After the talk, Devika will sign copies of Quarterlife .

This event is sponsored by the Asian American Writers’ Workshop.

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• The talk will be followed by a book signing. Books signed at P&T Knitwear events must be purchased from P&T Knitwear. If you would like a signed copy and cannot attend the event, we’re happy to take your pre-order. We ship most places!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Devika Rege is the author of Quarterlife. The novel came out in India in 2023, where it was hailed as ‘a landmark novel’ by The Indian Express. It was also a finalist for multiple literary awards, eventually winning the Mathrubhumi Book of the Year Award and the Ramnath Goenka Sahitya Samman. It will be published in the USA and elsewhere in 2024. Devika is a graduate of the universities of Mumbai and Iowa, and lives in Bangalore.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR

Merve Emre is an associate professor of English at the University of Oxford and the author of several books, including The Personality Brokers.

ABOUT THE AAWW

For over 30 years, the Asian American Writers’ Workshop has been dedicated to publishing and amplifying Asian American literary culture. Operating from a radically inclusive ethos, AAWW expands the definition not only of who is a writer, but also of who is Asian American. Through a robust and diverse lineup of programming, AAWW serves as a vital sanctuary space for writers and readers alike. In cultivating and curating the next generation of Asian American storytellers, AAWW works to mobilize the literary community toward a more just future.