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'Epic . . . Rambunctious . . . Highly entertaining' New York Times'All we do, mija, is love. Love is the answer. Nothing stops it. Not borders. Not death.'In his final days, beloved and ailing patriarch Miguel Angel de la Cruz, affectionately called Big Angel, has summoned his entire clan for one last legendary birthday party. But as the party approaches, his mother, nearly one hundred, dies, transforming the weekend into a farewell doubleheader. Among the guests is Big Angel's half brother, known as Little Angel, who must reckon with the truth that although he shares a father with his siblings, he has not, as a half gringo, shared a life.Across two bittersweet days in their San Diego neighbourhood, the revellers mingle among the palm trees and cacti, celebrating the lives of Big Angel and his mother, and recounting the many inspiring tales that have passed into family lore, the acts both ordinary and heroic that brought these citizens to a fraught and sublime country and allowed them to flourish in the land they have come to call home.Teeming with brilliance and humor, authentic at every turn, The House of Broken Angels is Luis Alberto Urrea at his best, and cements his reputation as a storyteller of the first rank.

In her first novel since winning the National Book Award for Salvage the Bones, Jesmyn Ward crafts a profound Southern odyssey that reimagines the archetypal road novel within the context of twenty-first-century rural America. Drawing inspiration from literary giants like Morrison and Faulkner, as well as classical texts, Ward presents a compelling narrative that explores Mississippi's complex past and present. The story centers on Jojo and his toddler sister, Kayla, who live on a Gulf Coast farm with their grandparents, Mam and Pop, while their mother, Leonie, struggles with addiction and haunted memories of her deceased brother. As Mam faces terminal illness, Pop endeavors to guide Jojo into manhood amidst the chaos. When Leonie's estranged white partner is released from prison, she embarks on a perilous journey to the Mississippi State Penitentiary with her children and a friend. This tale delves into the harsh realities of the American experience and examines the intricate dynamics of family bonds. Rich in Ward's lyrical prose, this work stands as a significant contribution to American literature, showcasing her exceptional talent and insight into the human condition.

Desde los campos de remolacha de Dakota del Norte hasta los campamentos de National Forest en California y el programa CamperForce de Amazon en Texas, los empleadores han encontrado una nueva mano de obra de bajo costo: temporeros estadounidenses adultos. Atrapados por hipotecas y un Seguro Social insuficiente, decenas de miles de estas víctimas invisibles de la Gran Recesión han tomado la carretera en vehículos recreativos, formando una comunidad de nómadas que se autodenominan workampers. Jessica Bruder, en su vehículo de segunda mano llamado «Van Halen», se une a esta comunidad para conocer más de cerca a sus miembros. Acompaña a la protagonista Linda May y a otros en diversas tareas, desde limpiar inodoros en un campamento hasta trabajar en un almacén y en la cosecha de remolacha. Bruder narra una historia reveladora sobre el lado oscuro de la economía estadounidense y el precario futuro que podría aguardar a muchos más. Sin embargo, también destaca la resiliencia y creatividad de estos estadounidenses que han dejado atrás la vida convencional para sobrevivir. Linda May, que sueña con construir su propia casa sostenible, representa a aquellos que, a pesar de las dificultades, no han perdido la esperanza.

Dylan Aaronsen, prodavač v obchodě se zdravou výživou, příležitostný básník a životní samotář balancující na prahu středních let, chodí během své obědové přestávky každý den do stejného parku, kde si užívá okolního klidu a baví se sledováním kolemjdoucích. Všimne si zde také malého osamělého chlapce, který se pravidelně objevuje na vyšlapaném plácku u zdejšího jezírka. Čím bedlivěji ho ale sleduje, tím víc je mu jasné, že s chlapcem není všechno v pořádku. Připadá mu apatický, a když od jisté chvíle začne na jeho pažích pozorovat modřiny, uvědomuje si, že musí jednat. To, co byl zpočátku jen běžný zájem, se rázem mění v posedlost a Dylan se vydává na temnou a děsivou cestu, na jejímž konci má nalézt cosi, co celý jeho dosavadní život obrátí vzhůru nohama. Pravda je totiž ještě mnohem horší, než si kdy vůbec dokázal představit…

In her brilliantly inventive debut collection, Vanessa Onwuemezi takes readers on a surreal and haunting journey through a landscape on the edge of time.