A bizarre descent into madness which explores the lengths people go to in the pursuit of the ultimate creative expression. Satirical and grotesque, HaA bizarre descent into madness which explores the lengths people go to in the pursuit of the ultimate creative expression. Satirical and grotesque, Haunted is a collection of overarching stories within stories, a colorful cast of characters breaking down over their stay at a mysterious and unknowingly disastrous writing retreat. With a number of scenes that are equally memorable and cringeworthy, this is a novel that tests the boundaries of what it means to be a good writer; what is the limit between a good story and the consequences of the actions taken to produce it? For fans of dark comedy and the looming shadows of social horror, Haunted is a one-way trip into the darkest corners of the creative mind, and the ruthless chase of literary success. ...more
Animal Farm meets Half of a Yellow Sun in this clever reimagining of the harsh aftermath of the government coup of Zimbabwe. Filled with animated prosAnimal Farm meets Half of a Yellow Sun in this clever reimagining of the harsh aftermath of the government coup of Zimbabwe. Filled with animated prose and overflowing with personality, Glory is a powerhouse of both fact-based fiction and real political commentary. An ode to the resilience and cultural expression of the people who will not be stifled by government control, the women who silently carry the hopes and dreams of a nation on their backs, and the youth who will do anything to claim their freedoms, express patriotism on their own terms. Exciting, endearing, and a timely satire of so many nations on the brink of riveting change, and the people who give those nations life, goals, language, and love. ...more
A laugh out loud thriller that perfectly encapsulates the chaotic nature of Florida. Discussing modern pop culture, the pursuit of fame, and the dire A laugh out loud thriller that perfectly encapsulates the chaotic nature of Florida. Discussing modern pop culture, the pursuit of fame, and the dire consequences of corruption and greed, Swamp Story is a page turner that is as compelling as it is funny. With wildly eccentric characters animated enough to be real and a nonstop whirlwind of twists and action, this novel is perfect bookclubs, online discourse, and of course, for anyone who finds themselves in Florida. ...more
Multi-level marketing schemes meet sexual liberation in this quirky feminist romp. Witty, and filled with sarcastic charm, Normal Women turns conventiMulti-level marketing schemes meet sexual liberation in this quirky feminist romp. Witty, and filled with sarcastic charm, Normal Women turns convention on its head, challenging traditional gender roles and they ways in which women have to prove themselves as an impossible culmination of contradictions: desirable but chaste, dependent but not needy, helpful but not controlling. Funny, dark, and timely satire. ...more
What a wild ride! Funny, fast paced, and deeply profound at its core, Bunny will pull you in from the first page. This was such a pleasure to puzzle tWhat a wild ride! Funny, fast paced, and deeply profound at its core, Bunny will pull you in from the first page. This was such a pleasure to puzzle together, each twist and turn came together beautifully at the end. This novel does something so difficult with amazing finesse; an incredible statement on desire, mental illness, and toxic education culture. Highly recommended! ...more
An utterly chilling descent into madness. A controversial, but not entirely incorrect statement on class, workplace culture, toxic masculinity, and poAn utterly chilling descent into madness. A controversial, but not entirely incorrect statement on class, workplace culture, toxic masculinity, and power dynamics....more
Hilarious and charming satire of life, love, and artistic expression in the Soviet Union. Our characters, ranging https://instagram.com/p/Ctg4HFwLyB6/
Hilarious and charming satire of life, love, and artistic expression in the Soviet Union. Our characters, ranging from average to absurd, hateful to heroic, wrestle with doing what is duty, what is allowed, and what is right, what is wanted. Even on surface level this story is wildly entertaining, but once you sit back and digest what the book is really saying, it gains so much depth and meaning. I will be thinking about this for a very long time! Highly recommended.
Bonus points: Behemoth reminds me of the personality of my own mischievous kitten and was easily one of my favorite parts....more
A witty, sarcastic commentary on “the nature of human life.” Although a grave and serious story at its core, the tone is still kept quite light and fuA witty, sarcastic commentary on “the nature of human life.” Although a grave and serious story at its core, the tone is still kept quite light and funny at times, with its “how to damn a human soul” instructions being laced with office-style banter and complaint. Interesting arguments on religion, ethics, philosophy, and politics, especially for the time it was written....more
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