Writer Dana Johnson reads, “Because That’s Just Easier” from her praised collection In the Not Quite Dark. This collection truthfully portrays race, gender, and class in Los Angeles. Dana’s collection has been championed by critics and fellow writers alike. Publishers Weekly reviews it as, “An insightful collection of stories that paint diverse portraits of present-day Los Angeles.” And writer Roxane Gay says “Johnson has, truly, written an unforgettable collection.