From a young girl's strange discovery in the North Carolina clay we embark on a journey that is both magical and universal. In what is at its heart a love story, but also the story of a family dealing with loss and change, first time author Rhonda Riley explores the sensuality of the earth, the mysteries of the body, and the power of rebirth. Touching on themes of gender, self-image, and mortality, this is a captivating tale told in simple yet elegant prose. - Tony
Lisa Alther searches for her mixed-race Melungeon ancestors and discovers a unique piece of American history in this warm, sharply funny memoir.
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David Sedaris is back with a new book of essays, featuring his take on travels around the country (including a visit to a NC Costco). - Nancy
David Sedaris visits QRB on June, 7th. Event Details
This quiet, powerful story, set in the High Plains of Colorado, tells how the terminal illness of a much beloved citizen in the community affects his family and friends. It's a beautiful, deeply moving story. - Nancy
This powerful story of how a brutal crime on an American Indian reservation, told by the victim's 13-year-old son, was wonderfully written.
