A powerful new play by the author of Jabber and The In-Between, with a text exploring social issues, interclass dialogue, and the possibility of communal improvement Award-winning playwright Marcus Youssef takes his readers to the future with his riveting new play Do You Mind If I Sit Here? Thirty years from now, three social planners visit Vancouver's Russian Hall, long abandoned due to earthquakes and flooding, with a seemingly straightforward task: repurpose the hall for common use. But the trio soon discover the project won't be as easy as they'd thought. An eccentric squatter has made the damaged hall his home, and he not only possesses a trove of Soviet industrial films on 16-mm stock but also refuses to leave. Do You Mind If I Sit Here? is a witty theatrical allegory about the possibilities of radical transformation, in which Youssef dares us to imagine a future borne from our most important beliefs, fears, and hope.
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James Long transitioned from a career as a BBC TV news correspondent to dedicate himself fully to writing, his enduring passion. His literary output spans thrilling narratives and deeply resonant stories, often sparked by personal experiences and a profound connection to place. Long's novels explore themes of home, history, and the intricacies of human lives, characterized by atmospheric prose and vivid settings. He has also ventured into historical non-fiction, collaborating with his son, blending his literary pursuits with family connections.






- 2024
- 2023
Strike, But Hear!: Evidence Explanatory of the Indigo System in Lower Bengal
- 104 pages
- 4 hours of reading
An eye-opening book on the indigo system in Lower Bengal and the hardships faced by people involved in cultivating indigo. The book attempts to raise awareness about the exploitation of the indigo farmers and how the system needs to be reformed for good.
- 2023
A comprehensive catalog of Bengali literature published during the mid-19th century, compiled by James Long, a British Baptist missionary based in Kolkata. The book provides detailed bibliographic information for over 1400 works, along with notes on their subject matter, price, and place of publication.
- 2023
Eastern Proverbs and Emblems Illustrating Old Truths
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
This reprint of a classic work from 1881 offers readers a chance to explore the themes and narratives that shaped its time. The original text presents a rich tapestry of characters and societal insights, reflecting the historical context in which it was written. Readers can expect an authentic experience of the language and style of the era, providing a glimpse into the thoughts and values of the past. This edition preserves the essence of the original while making it accessible to contemporary audiences.
- 2022
Cheese and Cheese Making, Butter and Milk
- 156 pages
- 6 hours of reading
- 2021
Potpourri: Or What I Think About When Off My Meds
- 234 pages
- 9 hours of reading
- 2021
British Pigs: the Art of Making Them Pay
- 172 pages
- 7 hours of reading
- 2021
Poultry for Prizes and Profit. In Two Divisions
- 434 pages
- 16 hours of reading
- 2021
Olin Meeker-Pinkerton
- 366 pages
- 13 hours of reading
James Long is a retired Navy, Vietnam Veteran who volunteers part time with United States Forestry Service archeologists. He received his bachelors in history from Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawai'i. Mr. Long edited: Be to Me, the collected correspondence and published works of William H. Hodgkins, Bookstand Publishing, 2011, as well as coauthored: The Road to Redemption, Civil War Times Illustrated, August 1997. He will also be releasing, in 2021, Potpourri.