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Animal Person: Stories
Par Alexander MacLeod. 2022
From Giller Prize finalist Alexander MacLeod comes a magnificent collection about the needs, temptations, and tensions that exist just beneath…
the surface of our lives. Named a Canadian Fiction title to watch by the CBC, Quill & Quire, and 49th Shelf. Featuring stories published in The New Yorker, Granta, and the O. Henry Prize Stories.Startling, suspenseful, deeply humane yet alert to the undertow of our darker instincts, the eight stories in Animal Person illuminate what it means to exist in the perilous space between desire and action, and to have your faith in what you hold true buckle and give way. A petty argument between two sisters is interrupted by an unexpected visitor. Adjoining motel rooms connect a family on the brink of a new life with a criminal whose legacy will haunt them for years to come. A connoisseur of other people&’s secrets is undone by what he finds in a piece of lost luggage. In the wake of a tragic accident, a young man must contend with what is owed to the living and to the dead. And in the O. Henry Award-winning story &“Lagomorph,&” a man&’s relationship with his family&’s long-lived pet rabbit opens up to become a profound exploration of how a marriage fractures. Muscular and tender, beautifully crafted, and alive with an elemental power, these stories explore the struggle for meaning and connection in an age when many of us feel cut off from so much, not least ourselves. This is a collection that beats with raw emotion and shimmers with the complexity of our shared human experience, and it confirms Alexander MacLeod&’s reputation as a modern master of the short story.Center Line
Par Joyce Sweeney. 1984
To escape their abusive father, five brothers take to the road Shawn and his brothers sit around the kitchen table,…
eating dinner and kidding around. They're just like any other teenagers having a good time--until a groan comes from the living room, and the boys go dead silent. Their father is waking up, and he is angry. When Dad finds out that one of Shawn's brothers scratched the car, he flies into a rage, slapping his son around until the boy has no tears left. It's a horrifying scene--and one they've watched a thousand times before. That night, Shawn makes a decision. He's running away, and he's taking his brothers with him. They set out on the open road with only as much as they can carry, hoping to find a better life. But as the journey becomes more and more arduous, Shawn realizes that he and his brothers will have to rely on one another if they're going to survive.Back to Back (Books That Changed the World)
Par Julia Franck. 2013
&“[A] novel of fractured childhood in East Germany . . . a powerful elegy&” from the author of the international bestseller, The Blindness…
of the Heart (Booklist, starred review). Echoing themes of Julia Franck&’s German Book Prize–winning novel, The Blindness of the Heart, Back to Back begins in 1954 and centers around a single family living in Berlin in the socialist East. A cruel and unaffectionate mother, Käthe, is a sculptor of Jewish heritage, devoted entirely to becoming a success in the socialist state. Thomas and Ella&’s father emigrated to West Germany after World War II, and they deeply long to see him again. But Käthe&’s hard-nosed brutality—a reflection of the materialistic, unsentimental state in which she lives—means Thomas and Ella are unable to live the lives they want to. As the siblings grow up, &“the enchanted bubble of childhood fades, replaced by a sense of pitiless confinement—an ideological claustrophobia made concrete as the wall is constructed around them, touching off the book&’s devastating climax&” (Vogue). &“Like an expert geologist, Franck is digging deep into her family&’s extraordinary history creating things of great beauty from its dark recesses. Diamond-hard and full of glittering prose, Back to Back is a powerful and moving book. I suspect there are more gems to come.&” —Daily Telegraph &“Intoxicating . . . a curious fusion of stark realism tempered with quirkily stylistic flights of fancy: the trademark of one of Germany&’s finest contemporary novelists.&” —Literary Review &“Mournful and intense . . . captures a slice of life during a particularly harsh and brutal time and place, through the lens of a quickly disintegrating childhood innocence.&” —Bust MagazineThe Whole Thing Together
Par Ann Brashares. 2017
A beautifully written novel about love, class differences, and betrayal playing out over the course of a fractured American family’s…
Long Island summer from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ann Brashares, author of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series.“A gorgeously written novel on love, loss and family.” —NICOLA YOON, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything Summer for Sasha and Ray means the sprawling old house on Long Island. Since they were children, they’ve shared almost everything—reading the same books, running down the same sandy footpaths to the beach, eating peaches from the same market, laughing around the same sun-soaked dining table. Even sleeping in the same bed, on the very same worn cotton sheets. But they’ve never met.Sasha’s dad was once married to Ray’s mom, and together they had three daughters: Emma, the perfectionist; Mattie, the beauty; and Quinn, the favorite. But the marriage crumbled and the bitterness lingered. Now there are two new families—and neither one will give up the beach house that holds the memories, happy and sad, of summers past.The choices we make come back to haunt us; the effect on our destinies ripples out of our control . . . or does it? This summer, the lives of Sasha, Ray, and their siblings intersect in ways none of them ever dreamed, in a novel about family relationships, keeping secrets, and most of all, love.★ "Masterful. "—PW, starred review★ "A continuous, consistently engrossing narrative . . . deeply moving."—The Bulletin, starred review “A gorgeous exploration of family, secrets, and love.”—Teen Vogue “You absolutely must read it.”—Pop CrushAn Amazon Best of the Month SelectionThe Secret to a Southern Wedding (Peachtree Cove)
Par Synithia Williams. 2023
An emotional and witty story of love, forgiveness, and second chances as the race to the wedding day begins…It&’s been…
years since Dr. Imani Kemp has returned home to Peachtree Cove, Georgia. As Tallahassee&’s most sought-after OB-GYN, she doesn&’t have much time for anything else. But when her mom announces she&’s marrying a man she just met on a dating app, Imani knows she has to put a stop to it immediately. Let her mom be hurt again after the disastrous way her last marriage ended? Absolutely not. Always her protector, Imani won&’t rest until her mom sees reason. She just never expected sparks to fly with the groom&’s son... After his mother&’s tragic death, Cyril Dash and his father relocated to Peachtree Cove to escape the gossip and speculation. Now, in this quirky small town, they&’ve made a new life for themselves, and after years of grief, his dad has finally found happiness again. And Cyril refuses to let Imani threaten that. The more determined he is to prove the strength of his dad's love, the more drawn he is to this beautiful, complicated woman who's determined to call off the wedding.But when Cyril&’s heartbreaking past comes to light, destiny won&’t be denied. Because the secret to this southern wedding is you never know how far you'll go in the name of love.The Long Weekend: A Novel
Par Gilly Macmillan. 2022
“Twisty, dark, and packs a punch. . . . Gripping and genuinely nail-biting.” — SARAH PEARSE, New York Times bestselling…
author of The Sanatorium In this pulse-pounding thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Nanny, a group of women travel to the most remote place in England for a weekend escape, only to discover a startling note that one of their husbands will be killed before they return home—perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley.Three couplesTwo bodiesOne secretDark Fell Barn is a “perfectly isolated” retreat, or so says its website when Jayne books a reservation for her friends. A quiet place, far removed from the rest of the world, is exactly what they need.The women arrive for a girls’ night ahead of their husbands. There’s ex-Army Jayne, hardened and serious, but also damaged. Ruth, the driven doctor and new mother who is battling demons of her own. Young Emily, just wed and insecure, the newest addition of this tight-knit band. Missing this year is Edie, who was the glue holding them together, until her husband died suddenly.But what they hoped would be a relaxing break soon turns to horror. Upon arrival at Dark Fell Barn, the women find a devastating note claiming one of their husbands will be murdered. There are no phones, no cell service to check on their men. Friendships fracture as the situation spins wildly out of control. Betrayal can come in many forms.This group has kept each other’s secrets for far too long."Fast-paced and incredibly compelling . . . this book will not let you put it down." — SHARI LAPENA, New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next DoorThe Visitors
Par Caroline Scott. 2021
From the highly acclaimed author of The Photographer of the Lost, a BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick, comes a tale…
of a young war widow and one life-changing, sun-drenched visit to Cornwall in the summer of 1923... Esme Nicholls is to spend the summer in Cornwall. Her late husband Alec, who died fighting in the war, grew up in Penzance, and she&’s hoping to learn more about the man she loved and lost. While there, she will stay with Gilbert, in his rambling seaside house, where he lives with his former brothers in arms. Esme is fascinated by this community of eccentric artists and former soldiers, and as she gets to know the men and their stories, she begins to feel this summer might be exactly what she needs. But everything is not as idyllic as it seems – a mysterious new arrival later in the summer will turn Esme&’s world upside down, and make her question everything she thought she knew about her life, and the people in it.Full of light, laughter and larger-than-life characters, The Visitors is a novel of one woman finally finding her voice and choosing her own path forwards. Praise for Caroline Scott: &‘A page-turning literary gem&’ The Times, Best Books of 2020 'A touching novel of love and loss' Sunday Times 'A beautifully written must-read' heat 'A gripping, devastating novel' Sarra Manning, RED &‘A powerful novel&’ Good Housekeeping &‘A heartbreaking read&’ Anita Frank 'Breathtaking exploration of loss, love and precious memories&’ My Weekly, Pick of the Month &‘Achingly moving and most beautifully written&’ Rachel Hore &‘This beautiful book packs a huge emotional punch&’ Fabulous &‘Drew me in from the first line and held me enthralled until the very end' Fiona Valpy &‘Quietly devastating' Daily Mail 'A compulsive, heart-wrenching read' Liz Trenow &‘Powerful&’ Woman & Home 'Page turning, mysterious, engrossing and compelling' Lorna Cook &‘A carefully nuanced, complex story&’ Woman&’s Weekly &‘Caroline Scott evokes the damage and desolation of the Great War with aching authenticity' Iona Grey &‘Poignant&’ Best 'Momentous, revelatory and astonishing historical fiction!' Historical Novel Society &‘Wonderful and evocative&’ Suzanne Goldring &‘Based on true events, this is a powerful story&’ Bella &‘Immersive, poignant, intricately woven&’ Judith Kinghorn &‘An evocative read&’ heat &‘The story left me breathless&’ Kate Furnivall &‘A poignant hymn to those who gave up their lives for their country and to those who were left behind&’ Fanny Blake 'I was utterly captivated by this novel' Isabelle BroomFrom one-night stand to one huge secret! Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Catherine Mann... Jewelry designer Amie McNair would…
do anything for her dying grandmother, including promise to travel with the outsider chosen to run her family's business empire. Simple. All she has to do is keep her hands to herself...and find a way to let the sexy new CEO know she's pregnant with his child. Preston Armstrong has secrets of his own. But spending a week with Amie has this tight-lipped cowboy longing to open up. Even if his past threatens their future-as a couple, and a family.Murder Before Evensong: A Canon Clement Mystery (Canon Clement Mystery)
Par Reverend Richard Coles. 2022
THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE REVEREND RICHARD COLES' CANON CELEMENT MYSTERY SERIES'Britain's favourite vicar might be hanging up the dog…
collar, but in Murder Before Evensong he proves to be the unlikely heir to Barbara Pym'DAILY TELEGRAPH'I've been waiting for a novel with vicars, rude old ladies, murder and sausage dogs ... et voila!'DAWN FRENCH'Coles' rendering of his fictional church, St Mary's, in the village of Champton, twinkles with quirky detail and sharp humour'METRO 'Whodunnit fans can give praise and rejoice'IAN RANKIN 'A cunning whodunnit... This wise and often beautifully written novel remains most memorable as a sharp but sympathetic portrayal of everyday life in a small community and a clergyman's role within it' DAILY EXPRESS 'A warm funny joy from start to finish'SARAH MILLICAN'Cosy crime with a cutting edge'SUNDAY TELEGRAPH'You'll want to take a front row pew in Champton while this delicious series unfolds' JANICE HALLETT'A good old page-turner with brilliantly drawn characters... and dachshunds so real you can almost smell them'SAGA, Book of the Month 'An absolute joy from cover to cover - funny, clever and wonderfully plotted. Praise be!' ADAM KAY 'Coles' murderous take on a quintessentially English parish makes for a likeable, cosy crime caper'SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Champton joins St Mary Mead and Midsomer in the great atlas of fictional English villages where the crimes are as dastardly as the residents delightful. Only Richard Coles could pull this off so joyfully and with such style'DAMIAN BARR Canon Daniel Clement is Rector of Champton. He has been there for eight years, living at the Rectory alongside his widowed mother - opinionated, fearless, ever-so-slightly annoying Audrey - and his two dachshunds, Cosmo and Hilda.When Daniel announces a plan to install a lavatory in church, the parish is suddenly (and unexpectedly) divided: as lines are drawn, long-buried secrets come dangerously close to destroying the apparent calm of the village.And then Anthony Bowness - cousin to Bernard de Floures, patron of Champton - is found dead at the back of the church, stabbed in the neck with a pair of secateurs.As the police moves in and the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and keep his fractured community together... and catch a killer.The Art of Keeping Secrets: A Novel
Par Rachael Johns. 2017
Some Secrets Weren't Meant to Be Kept... They started out as the "misfit moms"-the trio of less-than-conventional parents at their…
sons' tony private school. They've shared everything. Or so they thought. Now, on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to New York City, they'll sightsee, they'll shop, they'll catch a few Broadway shows. They'll tell all... After seventeen years as a single parent, Neve will reveal a past sin that could destroy her relationship with her son. Emma will uncover the roots of her exhaustion and divulge the inappropriate feelings she has for her boss. And Flick-who knows a little about crafting a flawless exterior-will share the shocking truth that lies beneath the veneer of her perfect marriage. When the tight hold they've each kept on their secrets for years begins to slip, they must face the truth. Even if the truth will forever alter the course of their friendship and their lives.The Misfortunes of Family: A Novel
Par Meg Little Reilly. 2020
WHAT BRINGS A FAMILY TOGETHER CAN ALSO TEAR IT APARTThe Bright family is the picture of perfection—attractive, competitive and a…
bit badly behaved. As the four adult sons of retired senator John Bright head with their partners to the annual family reunion, they have everything they need, except self-awareness. This year the senator has agreed to let a producer document the reunion at the lake house. Of course, they let their guard down.As petty jealousies surface, Philip, the youngest, reveals a surprising personal decision that earns the ribbing—or is it scorn?—of his brothers, JJ, Spencer and Charlie. Then the senator unexpectedly announces his desire for another political run. Not everyone is on board, especially matriarch Patty, who is keenly aware of the toll it will take on their private lives. Suddenly closely held family secrets start tumbling out and keep coming, including the biggest one that will rock this family to the core.The Whittiers: A Novel
Par Danielle Steel. 2022
In this heartwarming novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, adult siblings find their way back home—and…
back to each other—after loss. Preston and Constance Whittier have built a happy life together, with a brood of six children raised in a beautiful historic Manhattan mansion. Now, with a nearly empty nest, it’s easier than ever for the Whittiers to maintain their tradition of a solo romantic “Wintermoon” ski trip. But with this year’s trip comes tragedy, and suddenly the Whittiers’ adult children find themselves reuniting in the family home without their parents for the first time ever. The oldest, Lyle, is reaching a breaking point in his marriage and must decide whether a divorce would be best for him and his two children. Gloria’s big job on Wall Street has kept her single at thirty-nine, and growing ever more cynical. The twins, Caroline and Charlie, moved out long ago to start a fashion business that may now be faltering. Benjie, with special needs, is hit hard by the loss of his parents and needs his siblings’ help. And Annabelle, the youngest, drops out of college and starts to spin out of control. The eldest four are forced to put aside their personal issues and their grief to keep the family together and support each other and their two youngest siblings. Selling the house, along with all the memories that live in its walls, feels like yet another devastating loss. Could there be another way, as unconventional as it seems? In The Whittiers, Danielle Steel delivers an inspiring story about the everlasting bonds of one unforgettable family. New York Times BestsellerOut of Esau: A Novel
Par Michelle Webster-Hein. 2022
When a woman questioning her marriage encounters the kind and steadfast pastor of her small town, they are both forced…
to reconsider their pasts, their faith, and their futureRobert Glory has never quite felt as though he fit in the small town of Esau, Michigan, but he finds solace in his role as the pastor of Esau Baptist and in his spare, orderly routine. When Susan Shearer arrives at his church seeking the strength to stay true to her increasingly volatile husband, neither expect that their immediate connection will upend both of their lives. As their relationship deepens and Susan&’s life at home becomes more unstable, Robert and Susan are forced to confront the wounds that have shaped them and discover if they still have the power to change. Told from five different perspectives—including Susan&’s husband, Randy, her brilliant but high-strung young daughter, Willa, and Robert&’s long-estranged mother, Leotie—Out of Esau is a visceral look at the dynamics of an abusive marriage, a nuanced portrait of faith and its loss, and a sweeping story of redemption.The Kill Club: A Novel
Par Wendy Heard. 2019
Jazz will stop at nothing to save her brother.Their foster mother, Carol, has always been fanatical, but with Jazz grown…
up and out of the house, Carol takes a dangerous turn that threatens thirteen-year-old Joaquin’s life. Over and over, child services fails to intervene, and Joaquin is running out of time.Then Jazz gets a blocked call from someone offering a solution. There are others like her—people the law has failed. They’ve formed an underground network of “helpers,” each agreeing to eliminate the abuser of another. They’re taking back their power and leaving a trail of bodies throughout Los Angeles—dubbed the Blackbird Killings. If Jazz joins them, they’ll take care of Carol for good.All she has to do is kill a stranger.You're an Animal: A Novel
Par Jardine Libaire. 2023
A tender portrait of four misfits, on the run across Texas, that speaks to those who are left out, those…
who opt out—and to the wild animal in us all&“Libaire creates a delicious universe at a constant brink of collapse, a universe I never wanted to see end.&”—Gerardo Sámano Córdova, author of MonstrilioIt&’s springtime in Oklahoma, and Ernie, an outcast in a group of outcasts, feels uneasy. Nerves at the abandoned summer camp where he and his fellow oddballs are crashing have been on edge since the arrival of a teenager named Coral, unceremoniously dropped off from her family&’s minivan one afternoon. Adding to her aura of mystery, Coral doesn&’t say a word. Ever.When a drug lab explosion burns the compound to the ground, Ernie, Coral, and the hard-living couple Staci and Ray escape on a pair of motorcycles. Feeling shaky with fear and alive with a new surge of freedom, the four outcasts find a rundown house in rural Texas: It's a place to stay, they tell themselves, for now. Yet to their surprise, over card games and wild strawberries and target-shooting and late-night dancing to ZZ Top on the local radio, a quirky little family forms. At the heart of their new home is Coral, whose silence only amplifies her strange, undefinable power and the sense that she found them for a reason.But soon, tensions rise, and a mysterious threat begins to materialize—whether it&’s coming from inside or outside the house still isn&’t clear. All this crew knows is, now there&’s something at stake: their chosen family, forged by both loneliness and joy, and bonded by an awkward kind of love.Farewell to The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul
Par Deborah Rodriguez. 2023
THE LONG-AWAITED SEQUEL TO THE LITTLE COFFEE SHOP OF KABUL, THE BESTSELLER THAT CAPTURED THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS WORLDWIDE Kabul,…
August 2021 Sunny Tedder is back in her beloved coffee shop. After eight years away, she's thrilled to reunite with her Kabul 'family': Yazmina now runs a pair of women's shelters from the old cafe, and dreams of a bright future for her two young daughters. Her sister Layla has become an outspoken women's rights activist and, thanks to social media, is quite the celebrity. Kat, Sunny's friend from America, is wrapping up her year-long stay in the land of her birth, but is facing some unfinished business. And finally there's elderly den mother Halajan, whose secret new hobby is itself an act of rebellion. Then the US troops begin to withdraw - and the women watch in horror as the Taliban advance on the capital at ferocious speed...Set against the terrifying fall of Kabul in 2021, Deborah Rodriguez concludes her bestselling Little Coffee Shop trilogy with a heart-stopping story of resilience, courage and, most importantly, hope.Praise for Deborah Rodriguez'Eye-opening and uplifting' - Grazia 'Restores belief in humanity' - Daily Telegraph 'Heart-warming' - Cosmopolitan'Beguiling' - Woman 'Captivating and addictive' - Take a Break'Full of heart and intelligence' - Look MagazineThe Net Beneath Us: A Novel
Par Carol Dunbar. 2022
In her debut novel, Carol Dunbar draws from her own lived experiences, vividly describing the wonder and harshness of life…
off the grid. Told over the course of a year, The Net Beneath Us is a lyrical exploration of loss, marriage, parenthood, and self-reliance; a tale of how the natural world—without and within us—offers us healing, if we can learn where to look.“Dunbar delivers both a tumble through the shifting light of grief, and a forgiving forest floor on which to land.” —Leif Enger, New York Times bestselling author of Peace Like a River and Virgil WanderHe promised her he would never let go. She’s willing to risk everything to hold on.In the aftermath of her husband’s logging accident, Elsa has more questions than answers about how to carry on while caring for their two small children in the unfinished house he was building for them in the woods of rural Wisconsin. To cope with the challenges of winter and the near-daily miscommunications from her in-laws, she forges her own relationship with the land, learning from and taking comfort in the trees her husband had so loved. If she wants to stay in their home, she must discover her own capabilities, and accept help from the people and places she least expects.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.Who You Might Be: A Novel
Par Leigh N. Gallagher. 2022
A fiercely original and propulsive debut novel about the unexpected turns in life that ultimately determine who we become.It’s the…
late nineties—the dawn of the internet—and Judy and Meghan have lied to their mothers and run away for the weekend, to see a girl they’ve met in a chat room. Meanwhile, twelve-year-old Cassie, desperately clinging to childhood hopes, travels deep into the Nevada desert to reunite with her real mother at a strange and isolated compound. And, across the country, Caleb, an entitled teenager, is miserable following his family’s move from upper-crust San Francisco to boring Ann Arbor—until, emboldened by privilege, his tours of blighted Detroit become graffiti-writing escapades, with his faithful little brother in tow. Each of these adventures derails in severe, alarming ways, only to resurface and collide two decades later in an unforgettable finale that explores the power—and limits—of the narratives that come to define us. Deftly written and peopled with precisely drawn, indelible characters pushed to great extremes, Who You Might Be considers the ramifications of life’s most trying encounters and the resilience it takes to determine for ourselves who we might be.Murder On The Christmas Express: All aboard for the puzzling Christmas mystery of the year
Par Alexandra Benedict. 2022
**COULD YOU SOLVE THE CASE? PRE-ORDER NOW FOR THE PUZZLING CHRISTMAS MYSTERY OF THE YEAR** &‘It&’s wonderful! A page-turning homage to…
the Golden Age, with a dash of Poirot and a dark, modern heart&’ S J BENNETT &‘Magnificent! A smart, suspenseful and snow-covered mystery with plenty of heart and more than a few quiz questions. A total must read for Christmas&’ STEPH BROADRIBB &‘I absolutely loved it! Such a clever and pacy read with a glorious nod to classic Christie&’ JO JAKEMAN &‘An engrossing and heart-warming mystery. Like a glorious Christmas chocolate – beautiful on the outside with a richly dark centre. Perfect to curl up with on cold winter nights&’ MARION TODD Eighteen passengers. Seven stops. One killer. In the early hours of Christmas Eve, the sleeper train to the Highlands is derailed, along with the festive plans of its travellers. With the train stuck in snow in the middle of nowhere, a killer stalks its carriages, picking off passengers one by one. Those who sleep on the sleeper train may never wake again. Can former Met detective Roz Parker find the killer before they kill again?All aboard for . . . Murder on the Christmas ExpressPraise for The Christmas Murder Game: 'The perfect gift for quizzers and mystery addicts . . . A delicious locked room mystery crammed with cryptic clues, secrets in sonnets and a deadly game. But it's more than a series of puzzles, it's also an entertaining exploration of relationships and a riveting read' VAL McDERMID 'Perfectly pitched for cold nights and warm fires. A lovely Golden Age tribute' SINEAD CROWLEY 'A perfectly plotted festive mystery' SUSI HOLLIDAY 'Clever and twisty' CRIME MONTHLY 'One for book lovers that can't get enough of mystery fiction - even during Christmas' THE SUN 'Packed with riddles, anagrams and puzzles, this is an engaging murder mystery that will grip you until the end' DAILY MIRROR 'This is the perfect Christmas book. Get it for yourself to read when the nights are cold and dark and give it as a present. To everyone!' MARTYN WAITES 'Curl up by the fire (and lock all the doors) for this Christmas cracker of a book' C.S. GREEN 'Utterly original and breathtakingly intriguing . . . A must-read this Christmas' STEPH BROADRIBB 'The perfect updating of the classic Christmas Country House mystery . . . Fabulous festive fun' DEREK FARRELL 'The perfect Christmas read . . . and puzzles galore for both readers and the players of the game' W.C. RYANKing of the Armadillos: A Novel
Par Wendy Chin-Tanner. 2023
A transcendent debut novel about family, love, and belonging, set against the backdrops of 1950s New York City and a…
historical leprosarium in Louisiana, following one young man’s quest to not only survive, but live a full and vibrant life "A triumph." —Lidia Yuknavitch, bestselling and acclaimed author of The Book of JoanBEST BOOK OF SUMMER 2023: The Boston Globe, Deep South Magazine, Paste Magazine, BookRiot“[A] gripping and tenderly executed drama." —The New York Times Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Woodson’s Red at The Bone, Netflix’s Atypical, and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.Victor Chin’s life is turned upside down at the tender age of 15. Diagnosed with Hansen’s disease, otherwise known as leprosy, he’s forced to leave the familiar confines of his father’s laundry business in the Bronx – the only home he’s known since emigrating from China with his older brother – to quarantine alongside patients from all over the country at a federal institution in Carville.At first, Victor is scared not only of the disease, but of the confinement, and wants nothing more than to flee. Between treatments he dreams of escape and imagines his life as a fugitive. But soon he finds a new sense of freedom far from home – one without the pull of obligations to his family, or the laundry business, or his mother back in China. Here, in the company of an unforgettable cast of characters, Victor finds refuge in music and experiences first love, jealousy, betrayal, and even tragedy. But with the promise of a life-changing cure on the horizon, Victor’s time at Carville is running out, and he has some difficult choices to make.A groundbreaking work of historical fiction, King of the Armadillos announces Wendy Chin-Tanner as an extraordinary new voice. Inspired by her father’s experience as a young patient at Carville, this tender coming-of-age novel is a captivating look at a forgotten radical community and a lyrical exploration of the power of art.