After the harsh, cold realities of space in Orbital,we are happy to bring you a book the Washington Post called “friendly, seemingly effortless, intimate” and compared it to a cozy chat with the author himself, Curtis Chin. As luck would have it, you’ll have the opportunity to do just that! We are excited to announce that Mr. Chin will be making a stop at Luddites on May 9th as part of his European tour. So, if you are intrigued, please either join us for that or for the Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant book club on 24 April. More about the book and tickets below.
Growing up as an ABC (American-Born Chinese) presents its own series of challenges, but growing up as one in the eighties, in Detroit, while gay presents a whole new series of them. Still, this book is just as much a reflection on Chin’s life as it is a love letter to the Chinese restaurant his family owned for generations–a haven where everyone was welcome in an otherwise volatile city.
Book Club Ticket (24.04.25)
A Chat with Curtis Chin Ticket (09.05.25)
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