Torrey Peters’ debut novel, Detransition, Baby, was an instant sensation. Longlisted for the Women’s Prize in the UK and named one of the New York Times’ best books of the 21st century so far, the book catapulted Torrey into the limelight. Her second and latest book, Stag Dance, is a collection of four stories that are brutal, funny, and brilliant. On this episode of Read This, Michael sits down with Torrey to discuss the genesis of Stag Dance and why she isn’t interested in trans identity.

Torrey Peters&rsquo; debut novel,&nbsp;Detransition, Baby, was an instant sensation. Longlisted for the Women&rsquo;s Prize in the UK and named one of the New York Times&rsquo; best books of the 21st century so far, the book catapulted Torrey into the limelight. Her second and latest book,&nbsp;Stag Dance, is a collection of four stories that are brutal, funny, and brilliant. On this episode of&nbsp;Read This,&nbsp;Michael sits down with Torrey to discuss the genesis of&nbsp;Stag Dance&nbsp;and why she isn&rsquo;t interested in trans identity.

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Read This: Torrey Peters’ Never-Ending Transition

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