Mark Chiusano Libros

"An astute, lively, and heartfelt debut story collection by an exciting new voice in contemporary fiction Marine Park isn't exactly New York City, or even Brooklyn. Bounded by Gerritsen Avenue, Flatbush Avenue, Kings Highway, and the salt marshes past Avenue U, it's a place where city residents rarely set foot. Even if they wanted to, they'd need to take the subway and a bus, and walk, far beyond the more familiar neighborhoods of Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Flatbush, or Sunset Park. In twenty-three-year-old Mark Chiusano, Marine Park finds its literary chronicler. The stories in this fierce and deeply felt new collection follow Lorris and his older brother Jamison as they emerge, gradually, into the no-man's-land of adolescence. Chiusano's dazzling stories delve into family, boyhood, athletics, drugs, love, and all the weird quirks of growing up in a tight-knit community on the edge of the city. Reminiscent of Junot Di;az's Drown, Stuart Dybek's The Coast of Chicago, and Russell Banks's Trailerpark, this brilliant collection announces the arrival of a distinct new voice in American fiction-clean, beautiful, and piercing"--

The narrative delves into the intriguing and complex life of Congressman George Santos, exploring his extensive fabrications and the implications for contemporary American politics. Through the lens of a seasoned Newsday reporter, who has tracked Santos since 2019, the book reveals the bizarre twists of his story and offers a critical examination of truth and deception in the political landscape. It appeals to readers interested in political scandals and the interplay between personal ambition and public trust.

For readers of Hoax, Kochland, and The Billion Dollar Whale—the captivating and bizarre story of Congressman George Santos , his web of lies, and what it says about American politics today – from the PEN award nominated journalist who has been covering Santos since 2019, years before anyone else.