One of the Best Books of the Year NPR, Time, Esquire, BuzzFeed, and winner of multiple book-of-the-year honors.

 

If you have yet to discover the joy - and yes, opportunity(!)- of short stories - this is a perfect way to start.  Danticat is widely acknowledged as  "A master of the short story form. . . . In these eight narratives... Danticat's compassionate sensitivity to the ties that bind us shines through." --Esquire  

 

The format is ideal for the busy holiday season, her writing ideal for today as we consider connections, gatherings, and what constitutes Home.

 

 

Immensely rewarding. . . . Clear-eyed . . . gorgeous. . . . A stunning collection..." --NPR