Jennifer Renken

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In This Ravishing World

A short story collection best for libraries where there are already enthusiastic ecofiction readers.
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Bear

By focusing on the characters’ relationships with one another, Phillips brings complicated, very human characters to life in a tale filled with sadness. Literary fiction readers looking for complicated family stories will be immersed in the novel’s haunting tragedy.
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Wednesday’s Child: Stories

Insightful yet matter of fact, Li’s beautiful and heartbreaking collection about lost lives, connections, and opportunities resonates. A striking addition to any short story collection.
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House Gone Quiet: Stories

Linked by their surreal nature and strong sense of place, the works in Norris’ss book include both well-developed characters and strong settings. Recommended for most collections.
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Mrs. S

A powerful and introspective novel that fans of queer literary fiction will savor.
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My Mother Says

A bittersweet and humorous take on falling in and out of love; give to readers who enjoy stories with quirky characters and tongue-in-cheek humor that still explore real emotions.
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Dykette

A niche read that will really stick the landing when it finds its audience; recommend to readers of messy, queer dramedies who enjoyed Jen Beagin’s Big Swiss.
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A New Race of Men from Heaven

Recommended for readers who enjoy thoughtful fiction with well-developed characters navigating difficult situations.
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The Faraway World: Stories

Engel’s character-focused short stories are thought-provoking and intense; readers of literary fiction will enjoy this masterfully written collection.
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