Newmag announces Women Writers Month at Common Ground Literary Cafe

Throughout March, join us for four Wednesdays filled with unforgettable discussions centered on a single theme. In celebration of Women's Month, Newmag and Common Ground Literary Cafe are hosting exclusive events. Following each gathering, enjoy a delightful reception. Amidst the balmy spring evenings, we'll delve into timeless topics: women, literature, and fine wine.

Refine, lead, and captivate.

On the first Wednesday, March 6, we will gather with Armenian authors. On the eve of March 8, we'll delve into discussions not only about their latest works but also about navigating life's second chances, managing multiple projects, and maintaining resilience. Join Arevik Udumyan, Ani Qochar, and Astghik Sahakyan for an engaging discussion dedicated to Women's Month at Common Ground.

Meeting on March 6, 7 pm, at Common Ground cafe. Entrance is free.

Susanna Harutyunyan. "The Guilty Past of the Forest"

On March 13, the presentation of Susanna Harutyunyan's collection of short stories "The Guilty Past of the Forest" will take place. Last year, Newmag presented the writer's novel "Andranik's Last Horse". The next collection of Susanna Harutyunyan comes to enrich the series of modern Armenian literature, whose heroes are our contemporaries left in the past in soul, life, and character. "The Guilty Past of the Forest" is a bunch of stories filled with a simple but juicy style, with the author's characteristic humor that defies artificial censorship, and sometimes with drama, which takes the reader to the world of people who reject value system fluctuations, where life is in harmony with the rhythm of nature, where the author defines "red lines" in the system of endlessly shifting, even sometimes disappearing moral landmarks in our reality.

Presentation on March 13, 7 pm, at Common Ground cafe. Entrance is free.

Narine Kroyan. "The Time of the Flies"

On March 13, the presentation of the book "The Time of the Flies" by Narine Kroyan will take place at Common Ground. The events of the new novel of the writer living and creating in Vanadzor develop over 44 days during the war. The protagonist, Sona, finds herself thrust into the chaos of conflict as she relocates to Stepanakert with her husband to be near their son, who is serving in the military. As the war erupts on the fateful morning of September 27, Sona's world is shattered by the sounds of shelling. Desperate to reunite her family, she embarks on a harrowing journey, witnessing the horrors of war firsthand. Amidst the devastation, Sona faces heart-wrenching choices and grapples with the uncertainty of her loved ones' fate, all while carrying the weight of an unexpected pregnancy. Will she find her son and bring her husband back home? What fate awaits the novel's heroes on a pivotal day for Armenians, November 9? Discover the answers in this compelling tale of courage, sacrifice, and resilience.

Presentation on March 20, 7 pm, at Common Ground cafe. Entrance is free.

Lilit Shakaryan, "BRANDING. persons, companies, countries"

On the final Wednesday of March, 27th, we're excited to host the book presentation of Lilit Shakaryan's latest work, "BRANDING: Persons, Companies, Countries." In this third installment, the author delves into both theoretical and practical dimensions, exploring the stages of brand creation, positioning, reinforcement, and capitalization for individuals, companies, and nations. She also provides insightful analyses on navigating the challenges and risks of establishing a prominent presence in a competitive market landscape. Entrance is free, and copies of the book will be available for purchase at a special discount, with the opportunity to get them signed by the author.

Presentation on March 27, at 7 pm, Common Ground cafe. Entrance is free.