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On March 14, 2025, Politics & Prose at The Wharf hosted the launch event for Cal Hoffman's novel, Easy to Slip. The bookstore buzzed with over 90 attendees, and the enthusiasm was so high that all available copies sold out, including the author's personal stash, as many purchased multiple copies.

Easy to Slip doesn't merely take you on a journey—it immerses you, turning your world upside down until you resurface, gasping for air. This spellbinding coming-of-age tale speaks to anyone who has lost their way and fought to find it again. Set against the vibrant backdrops of New York City, Washington, D.C., and Hollywood in the late '60s and '70s, the novel weaves colorful, one-of-a-kind adventures with echoes from the recent past. It's a story that doesn't just linger in your mind—it rearranges it.

The event was further enriched by an engaging discussion between Hoffman and Maria Manuela Goyanes, Artistic Director of Woolly Mammoth Theatre, creating a truly magical literary experience. The novel is published by Rare Bird Books and spans 344 pages. It is available for Pre-order where books are sold with a release date of March 25, 2025. Cal Hoffman's emergence as a novelist has not gone unnoticed. Peers and readers alike have praised his work, noting the depth and authenticity of his storytelling. As his tour progresses, anticipation builds for the impact Easy to Slip will have on the literary community.