# Event Details - **Event Name**: They Hold Grudges by Diana Rojas - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Diana Rojas returns to Lost City Books to discuss her latest book, THEY HOLD GRUDGES. The conversation will be moderated by Laura Scalzo.About this EventAbout the book:As a kid, Rob was his uncle Pablo's favorite, and the whole family knew it. Pablo's only flaw was his wife, Mara, whom everyone called idiosyncratic--or plain crazy--and their son, Pablito, who took after her. But they all loved Pablo, so they put up with his wife and son and lived by the Golden Family Rule: no serious quarrels, no harboring of resentments, no anger, no grudges. Many years later, Pablito brings an accusation against Rob that punctures the harmony. If they ignore it, will it simply go away? Does anyone even believe Pablito? Gossip and whispers swirl, unleashing doubts, paranoia and betrayal, while Rob embarks on a desperate quest to clear his name. They Hold Grudges is a riveting exploration of the lines we draw between loyalty and truth. With layered, taut prose, it examines what we're willing to sacrifice to keep the peace, and what remains if the truth is buried.About the author:Diana Rojas is the author of Litany of Saints: A Triptych (Arte Público Press, 2024) and the forthcoming bilingual children's book, Clara's Big Green Coat (Piñata Books, 2027). Her essays are featured in Grit & Gravity, The Washington Independent Review of Books, Latino News Network, and the WWPH anthology America's Future, among others. She serves on the Board of Directors of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation. She lives and works in Washington, DC.The conversation will be moderated by Laura Scalzo.Laura Scalzo is the author of two novels, American Arcadia (2023) and The Speed of Light in Air, Water, and Glass (2018). Her shorter work has appeared in various journals including, Hobart, HAD, and Ellipses Zine. Among the many jobs she's held are waitress, office temp, copywriter, Eurodollar broker on the Japan desk, bike company sales rep., and energy commodities derivatives broker. She lives in Washington, DC.Accessibility note: This event is up two flights of stairs and Lost City Books does not have an elevator. Please contact events@lostcitybookstore.com with questions.Dato de accesibilidad: Este evento toma lugar en el segundo piso y Lost City Books no tiene ascensor. Favor de contactar events@lostcitybookstore.com con cualquiera duda. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/they-hold-grudges-by-diana-rojas/100001997615523806 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Lost City Books - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Lost City Books - **lat**: 38.9221659 - **long**: -77.0422849 - **full address**: Lost City Books, 2467 18th Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: They Hold Grudges by Diana Rojas - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b70a65b27432e10a03114f05b726aff65ff93c619b0e40e82398eb1d5a57d56f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc383858-gmir.jpg?v=1786742840 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is They Hold Grudges by Diana Rojas being held? - **A:** They Hold Grudges by Diana Rojas takes place on Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Lost City Books, 2467 18th Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing They Hold Grudges by Diana Rojas? - **A:** They Hold Grudges by Diana Rojas is organized by Lost City Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** They Hold Grudges by Diana Rojas is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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