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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
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 Manager
I gave my copy away to a friend because I liked it so much. Tuhin's imagination makes for great poetry.
-Lexie, Development Staff
Inspired by the question of why humans are drawn to sad music, Susan Cain (#1 New York Times Bestselling author of Quiet), explores the reasons that so many of us are prone to feelings of melancholy and nostalgia. If you are drawn to sad books, music, and movies and have big feelings about the poignancy of existence, this is the perfect book for you.
-Kelsey F., Director of Programs
A beautifully written book about a family's growth and move to a new area. The characters would have felt at home in Pittsburgh's North Side community.
-Nada W., Director of Strategic Initiatives
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 City of Asylum Bookstore Manager
Naomi Novik is the acclaimed New York Times-bestselling author of the Scholomance three books series. It is a Young Adult magical fantasy that takes place in a school where death is always around the corner. The story shows the world through the eyes of high school students and how they survive school, graduation and then work to make their world better in three novels.
-Amy G., Finance Director
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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 Manager