A memoir in essay form, MY OWN DEVICES: True Stories from the Road on Music, Science, and Senseless Love is a glimpse into the life and mind of one of the most unique artists in the music business, Dessa. Published in hardcover in 2018, the book was met with a diverse range of fanfare fit for a multifaceted musician like Dessa, earning praise from the likes of Lin Manuel-Miranda to NPR, it is now available in paperback.

Dessa is a Minneapolis-born rapper with an inhaler in her backpack and a philosophy degree in her closet. As the only female member of the indie hip-hop collective Doomtree, Dessa stands out not just for her compelling voice, but for killer lyrics—uncompromising, honest, clever, and poignant. She’s traveled around the world singing and reporting for New York Times Magazine, National Geographic Traveler, and New York Times. Her albums have garnered praise from The New York Times, NPR, LA Times, Chicago Tribune and more.

Ticket info: This event will be held at WORD in Greenpoint unless otherwise noted. Tickets are required for entry. Doors will open at 7 PM. General admission is $20 and includes one copy of Dessa: My Own Devices. Each ticket admits 1 person for entry. Additional books will be available for purchase at the event.

Refund Policy: There are no refunds. If you cannot make the event you may change the name on your ticket up to 24 hours before the event or have the new attendee bring your confirmation. Books will be available for pickup at WORD Brooklyn for 30 days following the event.