On Saturday, 20th June, 2020 at 830 PM (IST) (8 AM PST), Roxane Gay will speak to Kavya Murthy of Champaca about the writing process, personal narratives, our bodies and desirability, and a life on the internet.

Roxane Gay is the author of Ayiti, An Untamed State, Bad Feminist, Hunger, and the editor of the anthology Not That Bad. She is a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times. Her work on feminist themes, politics and culture is deeply honest, thought-provoking and witty.

Not That Bad, edited and introduced by Roxane Gay, is available in Champaca, and on our online store. It is an anthology of essays and writings, reflecting on personal experiences with rape culture.

Buy books by Roxane Gay from our store

Champaca is an independent, women-run bookstore, children's library and cafe. We bring diverse stories and perspectives for our readers and in our children’s library through our books and events. And we run a small cafe for our community to spend a quiet few hours with a book and a hearty meal. We are located in Bangalore, India, and have an online store that ships across India.