Somerville|Local Event
All She Wrote Books Presents: Author Rasheed Newson
Join All She Wrote Books on Saturday, June 20th at 6:30pm, as we welcome author Rasheed Newson! We are SO EXCITED to celebrate the release of Rasheed's sophomore novel —There's Only One Sin in Hollywood! A cinematic, razor-sharp novel following a backlot fixer’s daring investigation into the suspicious death of a closeted Black actor within the glamorous world of Hollywood.
This book launch event will include a moderated discussion with author and friend of the bookstore, Nathan Tavares, an audience Q&A, and signings by both authors!
"Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations, please email us at info@allshewrotebooks.com.
About There's Only One Sin in Hollywood
Xavier C. Barlow, one of Hollywood’s young Black stars taking the industry by storm in the late 1950s, is Skyline Studios’s ambitious attempt to rival Sidney Poitier. His arrival into the industry is calculated, his charm is magnetic, and his seductive screen presence appeals to both audiences and celebrities across generations.
But years later, after Xavier dies at the height of his fame, Aaron Touissant—Skyline’s designated backlot fixer who helps the studio’s stars stay as deep in the closet as humanly possible—is finally ready to expose the powerful culprits responsible for his untimely death.
Written from Aaron's panoramic lens, There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood is a searing portrait of the movie industry as a manicured minefield and a compelling journey into the queer history of Los Angeles.
About the Authors
Rasheed Newson is the author of the national bestseller My Government Means to Kill Me, which was selected as a Lambda Literary finalist for Gay Fiction and was named one of “The 100 Notable Books of 2022” by The New York Times. He is also a television drama writer, producer, and showrunner. He co-developed Bel-Air and worked on The Chi, Animal Kingdom, and Narcos, among other drama series. Newson is a 2025–26 American Library in Paris Visiting Fellow. He currently lives with his husband and their two children in Pasadena.
Nathan Tavares is a writer from Boston and the author of A Fractured Infinity, Welcome to Forever, and The Disco at the End of the World. He grew up in the Portuguese-American community of southeastern Massachusetts and developed a love for fantastical stories at an early age, from superheroes to mythology. His editorial work celebrates queer culture and historically excluded communities, with pieces appearing in Esquire, GQ, The Boston Globe, and elsewhere.