An emotionally rich, imaginative series of vignettes that capture the struggles and reflections of five generations of Métis women and the animals thaAn emotionally rich, imaginative series of vignettes that capture the struggles and reflections of five generations of Métis women and the animals that inhabit their ancestral land. Weaving tradition and modernity, past and present, life and death, A Grandmother Begins the Story is a poignant look into generational trauma, forgiveness, and facing one’s own mortality, one’s place in the world. A tribute to stories, memories, and the never ending cycles of death and rebirth, this uniquely formatted narrative gives insight from the land, the people, the animals, the dreams, reeling from colonialism and erasure, aching to find secure footing, holding dear what has been taken. Ambitious, heartfelt, and with a resounding note of resilience, this novel is a triumph of the art of passing down secrets, visions, love. ...more
A tremendously lyrical and moving family saga of separation, love, and trauma. Following three generations of a Korean family as they change and move A tremendously lyrical and moving family saga of separation, love, and trauma. Following three generations of a Korean family as they change and move alongside the tide of the nation, The Liberators takes perspectives from the oppressed, the oppressors, and the witnesses, forming a nuanced portrait of empathy, resilience, and reckoning. With echoes of loss and the years-long effects of decisions made, passions burning over, hearts evolving, this novel is as emotionally powerful as it is stylistically elegant. Threading moments of hurt and memories of horror with glimpses of quiet joy and self examination, each point of view offers a fuller message of building; of piecing together fragments of times lost, relationships frayed, language drifted, into something new, something to nurture. A beautifully direct debut that soars with heart. ...more
A genre-bending modern classic that vividly explores a reimagined history in which vampires and humans war for supremacy. Moody, atmospheric, and withA genre-bending modern classic that vividly explores a reimagined history in which vampires and humans war for supremacy. Moody, atmospheric, and with the stylistic writing of a vintage thriller, Anno Dracula is a sweeping character study in corruption, desire, and navigating the line between morality and justification. It begs the question: what does it mean to be alive? Is life worth living when it goes on forever? Who decides what is evil, and who has the right to be the enforcer of good? Clever and filled with nods to historical horror and crime figures, this novel is a puzzle of so many fascinating pieces. An essential reads for any fan of vampire lore. ...more
A twisty whodunnit against the backdrop of a beguiling, imposing Chateau. Filled with secrets and resentments, each character enters with wounded hearA twisty whodunnit against the backdrop of a beguiling, imposing Chateau. Filled with secrets and resentments, each character enters with wounded hearts and premeditated goals, but nothing is quite what it seems. Dark and weaving together several timelines and betrayals, this novel builds tension until an explosive conclusion that keeps the reader guessing. A looming thriller that takes both the journey and the destination into account; all is fair in love and revenge. ...more
A haunting, visceral novel on the contemporary Native American experience. Told through the eyes of twelve characters as they find themselves irreversibly intertwined, There There is a nuanced exploration on violence, generational trauma, and finding cultural identity in a society that has tried for centuries to erase it. This novel discusses the ideas of belonging, of recovery, and of the elusiveness of hope in such a riveting way; its grit and passion shines through the pages, leaving us with an ending that is incredibly impactful. An amazingly insightful and emotional read, one that needs to be experienced....more
A riveting compilation of first-hand accounts that expose the truth behind one Greek mythology’s most iconic figures. From family, friends, lovers, anA riveting compilation of first-hand accounts that expose the truth behind one Greek mythology’s most iconic figures. From family, friends, lovers, and adversaries, we see Hercules, part god, part man, part hero, and, truthfully, part monster. We see the many contradictory and complicated aspects of Hercules’ life, the ways in which his conquests were painted with the best of brushes, his flaws and the terrors he inflicted settled safely under the mantle of demigod, hero. Herc gives fascinating and candid depth into how personas are made, asking: who decides the villain of the story? Who gets to have their names emblazoned in time, and whose names do we erase for it to happen? What acts are we forgiving for the sake of a good story? A daring and personality filled novel that expertly examines how, especially in classical myths, the ways in which we choose to use our strength is what determines whether we are weak. ...more
A moving family saga that highlights the struggles and secrets of three generations of women, and the love and clarity found along the way. From 1960’A moving family saga that highlights the struggles and secrets of three generations of women, and the love and clarity found along the way. From 1960’d Vietnam to contemporary Florida, Banyan Moon expertly discusses the delicate relationships between mother and daughters, the sacrifices made and the bonds tested over the years. It attests to the sentiment that sometimes you have to tear everything down in order to see things as they truly are; the best new life often comes from the ashes of fires; memories and truth must be laid out for healing and forgiveness to flourish. This is a moving debut that examines the importance of inheritance, not just of things, memories, but of feelings, of love, and of resilience; it is an emotional journey filled with heart. ...more
A beguiling folk horror novel on desire, humanity, and the burden of being needed. Disturbing and quietly building in tension, Follow Me to Ground exaA beguiling folk horror novel on desire, humanity, and the burden of being needed. Disturbing and quietly building in tension, Follow Me to Ground examines our most primal, hidden desires, along with the potential and limitations of the human body and mind; it is a haunting character study in the conflict between being our true selves, and being the person which those around us expect and covet. With the essence of a dark fairy tale, this novel is a feat of utilizing emotion and nature to create a genre bending tale of what it means to heal, to create, and to be human....more
A poignant family saga of hurt and healing. Deeply heartfelt and pulsing with emotion, Calling for a Blanket Dance is look into the struggles, regrets, and simple joys of one Indigenous and Mexican family as they pass their traditions and hopes on over several generations. With engaging prose and a vibrant cast of characters, this debut is both a vulnerable and a comforting work; it is an exploration of the ways we are torn between worlds, identities, expectations, the ways we are torn apart and pieces back together. It is a look at the families who endure, who find their way back to one another. Honest, endearing, and as richly detailed and weathered as a prized heirloom, this is one novel that has a wonderful dance to behold, a voice of its own, that calls to be heard....more
A haunting family saga that explores fate, fortune, and the tumultuous influence of love. Following three generations of women from China to Hawaii, DA haunting family saga that explores fate, fortune, and the tumultuous influence of love. Following three generations of women from China to Hawaii, Diamond Head is a compelling novel that asks: what does it mean to be fated to another? Can we change our destiny? Is love enough? How much of the past do we carry to the future? Filled with longing, secrets, and shame, this novel is heartrending in its depiction of motherhood, marriage, and truths revealed. A strong, emotional debut. ...more
A haunting, beautiful interpretation of Rafael Trujillo’s brutal regime, and the lives and deaths of the incredible sisters who defied his rule. ThrouA haunting, beautiful interpretation of Rafael Trujillo’s brutal regime, and the lives and deaths of the incredible sisters who defied his rule. Through the eyes of each of the Mirabel sisters, we see the horrors of life under totalitarianism, but also the pure strength and courage that propels resistance and revolution. We also see the joys of sisterhood, the tides of love and motherhood, the power and beauty of women who do not waver in their love of freedom and expression. This is both a joy and a heartbreak to read, the lives of each sister was so full of pain, but also of accomplishment, and they live on in the words of this beautiful classic novel. ...more
A humorous and heartbreaking debut that examines the fault lines that loss and uncertainty leave on a family. Fromhttps://instagram.com/p/CtJmzSbrv4K/
A humorous and heartbreaking debut that examines the fault lines that loss and uncertainty leave on a family. From the women of the Ramirez family we see a raw and colorful account of growing up against the backdrop of trauma, of all the ways in which we try to fill in the gaps that tragedy leaves. We see the different ways in which we try to piece our won lives back together, and how we look for glimpses of those lost in every face, every unexplainable moment. A strong and fierce debut that says so many powerful things within its pages....more
A brilliant debut on grief, family, and self acceptance. With gorgeously crafted prose that glows with longing andhttps://instagram.com/p/CrLg-t6rj-W/
A brilliant debut on grief, family, and self acceptance. With gorgeously crafted prose that glows with longing and hunger, Monstrilio is a visceral account of the lives we build around grief, the doors we must close to open new ones, the feelings we will go to any lengths to preserve. It is a reflection of all of the dark parts within us, the beautiful parts, the ones we piece from past and present to create something new; maybe not what was intended or desired, but something authentic, whole, and wonderful. This is as much a coming of age, a familial love story, as it is a tale of horror; this novel is incredibly unique and utterly moving, a memorable story that deserves to be shouted from rooftops....more
A whimsical, uncanny account of the human condition from the eyes of philosophically enlightened Polar Bears. Filled with wonder and curiosity, each gA whimsical, uncanny account of the human condition from the eyes of philosophically enlightened Polar Bears. Filled with wonder and curiosity, each generation of bear contemplates trauma, companionship, ambition, and self perception amongst a world of humans, who are guided so often by selfishness and miscommunication. Filled with longing for simpler times, for understanding, and for feeling complete, memoirs of a Polar Bear is an eccentric but surprisingly touching summary of humanity. ...more
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