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One of the funniest books I have ever read, but serious as death. Gets to the core of current events in Iran and the City of Asylum mission.
-Henry Reese, Co-founder
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If you're intrigued by dual love stories, exploding mysteries and lexicography, then you're sure to fall in love with this novel. It's worth reading just to find out the definition of mountweazel.
-Jen K., City of Asylum Bookstore Assistant Manager
Simply put: Chain Gang All-Stars is a masterpiece. An expertly crafted “dystopia” of a reality that creeps far too close for comfort—which is also entirely the point. Adjei-Brenyah’s portrait of the incarceration system is gripping and gruesome, simultaneously hard to look at and impossible to turn away from.
-Kate R., Copywriter
A collection of connected short stories that tell the story of the author's experience of an abusive, queer relationship. Devastating, raw, and incredibly well written.
-Cyd, Education and Community Engagement Coordinator
A deluge of stream of consciousness writing centering on blood, trypophobia, divorce, and desire. A woman wrestles with autonomy in this subversive and carnal novel about the aftermath of divorce.
- Phoenix T., City of Asylum Bookseller
A brilliant blend of memoir and science studies that humanizes the experience of living with schizophrenia. An important new contribution to mental health literature.
- Lesley R., Alumni of City of Asylum Bookstore
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Touted as a prequel to The Savage Detectives this novella follows a pair of young writers as they navigate the cramped apartment buildings, seedy bathhouses and cheap cafes of Mexico City. The story is familiar and many of the Bolano hallmarks are present: destitute poets, clunky sexual awakenings, smoky lit-crit sessions, shade thrown at Octavio Paz and lengthy dream sequences. Still, any new Bolano is cause for celebration and gives us another chance to commune with the dead. While this novel lacks the polish of his legendary mid-career run you’ll want to savor each page-- as once it's over it means you must return to the world of the living.
- Seth G., friend of City of Asylum
I was immediately swept right into Nan's story! Loved her compassion, grit and cleverness. The twists and turns in the engaging action egged me on. Charlie, the 'monster' changed my perception of the Golem forever. Auxier's characters and the Victorian scenes depicting cruelty to children will remain with me for a long time. A hopeful read that relates to our troubled times.
- Jen K., City of Asylum Bookstore Assistant Manager