About this Event
Join us for an evening of literature and conversation celebrating Radha Vatsal’s newly released novel, No. 10 Doyers Street. Hosted by playwright/author Alvin Eng, the event will explore Vatsal’s captivating portrayal of early 20th-century Chinatown and the colorful personalities in her book.
Featuring:
- Book Reading & Discussion: Gain insights into the historical events behind No. 10 Doyers Street and the real-life figures that shaped its narrative.
- Author Q&A & Book Signing: Meet Radha Vatsal and have your copy signed.
- Sampling of snacks selected from menus of local turn-of-the-century Chinatown restaurants.
- Copies of No. 10 Doyers Street will be available for purchase.
Don’t miss this compelling evening of history, literature, and conversation!
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About the Book: No. 10 Doyers Street
New York City, 1907. Archana Morley knows what it’s like to be an outsider. As a female journalist from India navigating the ruthless world of tabloid newspapers, she is always searching for hidden stories.
After a violent shooting in Chinatown, Archana encounters her most challenging subject: the infamous gangster Mock Duck. But as Mayor George McClellan Jr. pushes to demolish Chinatown, the authorities raid Mock Duck’s home, tearing apart his family and exposing a web of corruption. Archana’s quest for the truth takes her from the gritty back alleys of Chinatown to the smoky corridors of City Hall, revealing a city on the brink of modernity.
Inspired by true events, No. 10 Doyers Street is a gripping historical novel that sheds light on the immigrant experience and the turbulent forces shaping New York City at the turn of the century.
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Radha Vatsal is the author of No. 10 Doyers Street (March 2025) and the acclaimed Kitty Weeks mystery series set in World War I-era New York. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Los Angeles Review of Books, CrimeReads, and more. Born and raised in Mumbai, India, she holds a Ph.D. in Film History from Duke University and has worked as a film curator, political speechwriter, and freelance journalist. She is a 2024-25 Fellow at the CUNY Writers’ Institute and resides in New York City.
Alvin Eng is a native NYC playwright, memoirist, performer, acoustic punk rock raconteur and educator. His plays and performances have been seen Off-Broadway, throughout the U.S., as well as in Paris, Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China. His memoir, OUR LAUNDRY, OUR TOWN: My Chinese American Life from Flushing to the Downtown Stage and Beyond, was published by Fordham University Press. He is a 2024-25 Long Term Fellow at the New York Public Library researching a companion book to his memoir.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Think!Chinatown's Studio, 1 pike street, New York, United States
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