Bryan Washington continues to shine with Memorial
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Inside Simon Han’s suburban dreamscape
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Simon Han’s debut book Nights When Nothing Happened tells you exactly what the book is about. Except, “nothing happening” is in the eye of the beholder. The novel, about a Chinese immigrant family living in Plano, Texas, is as equally quiet as it is thrilling. The project started as a short story about a young girl who begins sleepwalking that spiraled into one of the best novels of the year.
Continue reading “Inside Simon Han’s suburban dreamscape”A Life of Books with Robert W. Fieseler, author of Tinderbox
In his multi-award winning (Winner of the Edgar Award and Louisiana Literary Award, shortlisted for the 2020 William Saroyan International Prize for Writing) debut book Tinderbox, writer Robert W. Fieseler explores the 1973 fire that devastated New Orleans’ queer community. The book chronicles what happened the night when 32 people lost their lives in one of the largest mass murders against gay and lesbian people in our country’s history.
Continue reading “A Life of Books with Robert W. Fieseler, author of Tinderbox”Micah Nemerever talks art, history, and These Violent Delights
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6 debut books you should read this November
Each month, Debutiful will recommend a handful of buzzworthy and under-the-radar debut books for you to read.
Continue reading “6 debut books you should read this November”Lou Diamond Phillips adds sci-fi writer to his long list of talents
Golden Globe nominated actor Lou Diamond Phillips was already a renaissance man. He acts, writes screenplays, and directs. He also does advocacy work and is an accomplished poker player. Now, the multitalented Phillips can add science fiction author to his resume.
Continue reading “Lou Diamond Phillips adds sci-fi writer to his long list of talents”Canadian author Eddy Boudel Tan on creating a modern queer tragedy
Eddy Boudel Tan drew from a fear that has lingered throughout his lifetime to create his debut novel After Elias. That fear is what happens when you lose everything. Losing your job, your home, your loved ones. Losing whatever. His novel explores that fear when a man loses his soon-to-be husband right before their wedding. The book is somber and reflective. It’s also a labor of love. The author lives in British Columbia, far from the hustle of New York City or the coziness of Iowa.
Continue reading “Canadian author Eddy Boudel Tan on creating a modern queer tragedy”A Life of Books with Alisson Wood, author of Being Lolita
In her stunning, coming-of-age debut memoir, Alisson Wood details what happens after her senior year English teacher asks her if she ever read Lolita. An innocent question turns into a forbidden romance. As his hold on her grows, she begins to question everything.
Continue reading “A Life of Books with Alisson Wood, author of Being Lolita”Corey Flood is the Philly band you need to know
Corey Flood is comprised of three Philly musicians from different backgrounds, with different musical tastes, who are all working different day jobs. Their debut album, Hanging On, is nine songs and only 20 minutes long. However, that album weaves together complex narratives and haunting melodies. The trio is Ivy Gray-Klein (formerly of Littler, drummer Juliette Rando, and guitarist Em Boltz, who joined the other two a month after the band formed. They quickly signed to Fire Talk, which put out their debut in September 2020 after months of delays (that were nobody’s fault).
Continue reading “Corey Flood is the Philly band you need to know”The Redshirt by Corey Sobel is a football novel for non-football fans
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