Hybrid Event: Wasp's Nest, Kat Stoddard

Schedule

Thu Jul 09 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

East City Bookshop | Washington, DC

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East City Bookshop welcomes Kat Stoddard to discuss her book, Wasp's Nest
About this Event

East City Bookshop welcomes Kat Stoddard to discuss her debut novel, Wasp's Nest, in conversation with Susie Dumond.

Note on Format: This hybrid event will have both an in-person component with limited seating as well as a virtual broadcast via Zoom Webinar. Both in-person and virtual attendees will be able to pose questions to the author during audience Q&A.


Pre-order your copy of Wasp's Nest for the event in Eventbrite check-out as an add-on to your ticket.


ABOUT WASP'S NEST

A modern retelling of The Philadelphia Story, Wasp’s Nest is a witty, gripping love triangle unfolding over the course of seven chaotic days at a Cape Cod wedding
Tess wants nothing more than for her upcoming society wedding to overshadow the failure of her first marriage. Her fiancé Warren, a steady soon-to-be state senator, is nothing like her first husband. Tess’s relationship with working-class artist Peter was a passionate crash-and-burn, and a chapter of her life that she's ready to forget.
Peter hasn’t seen Tess in five years, so he’s shocked to receive an invitation to her wedding. But he’s moved on too, and it wouldn’t hurt to prove it by showing up with a handsome younger man as his plus-one. Mitch, an aspiring writer, is intrigued by Peter and jumps at the chance to pry into the lives of his Waspy ex-in-laws. What he’s not bargained for is developing serious feelings for both Peter and Peter’s ex—Tess, the bride. But Peter and Tess have complex desires of their own, and Mitch is dangerously close to uncovering them.
Wasp's Nest is a fast-paced, humorous, and heartfelt exploration of the shape of our affections that proves real love triangles connect on all sides.


KAT STODDARD lives with her daughter in Baltimore. Wasp’s Nest is her debut novel.


Susie Dumond is a queer writer originally from Little Rock, Arkansas. She is the author of Queerly Beloved, Looking for a Sign, and Bed and Breakup, and she also talks about books as a senior contributor at Book Riot and a bookseller at her local indie bookstore. Susie lives in Washington, D.C., with her spouse, Mickey, and her cat, Maple. When she's not writing or reading, you can find her baking cupcakes or belting karaoke at the nearest gay bar.

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East City Bookshop, 645 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, United States

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