207 Results with the "Literary Fiction" genre


    • If These Wings Could Fly Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Set in small-town Penn­syl­va­nia, If These Wings Could Fly is a pow­er­ful debut YA nov­el by Kyrie McCauley that blends real­ism with mag­i­cal ele­ments. The sto­ry fol­lows Leighton Barnes, a high school senior liv­ing in a house haunt­ed not by ghosts, but by the ongo­ing threat of her father’s domes­tic vio­lence. Despite the trau­ma, their home mys­te­ri­ous­ly repairs itself after each of his vio­lent…
    • Stage Two: Pushing — Ruth 4 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter depicts a pivotal courtroom scene where Kennedy McQuarrie, Ruth Jefferson's attorney, confronts the racial undertones of the case head-on. After months of avoiding the topic, Kennedy boldly addresses the jury about systemic racism, forcing them to acknowledge the elephant in the room. Ruth, moved by Kennedy's words, reflects on how her life has been shaped by these very issues, yet recognizes that the message carries more weight coming from Kennedy, a white woman. The moment is charged with…
    • Stage One: Active Labor — Kennedy 1 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a chaotic morning in Kennedy McQuarrie’s household, where miscommunication between her and her husband, Micah, leads to oversleeping. Their four-year-old daughter, Violet, throws a tantrum over breakfast, culminating in a humorous misunderstanding when she demands a "fuckin’ knife" instead of a fork and knife. The incident sparks a brief argument between Kennedy and Micah about her swearing habits, highlighting the challenges of balancing parenthood and demanding careers. The…
    • Stage One: Transition — Ruth 4 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Ruth, working an exhausting shift at McDonald's, reflects on her strained relationship with her son Edison, who has become increasingly distant and rebellious since returning to school. She worries about his academic performance and her ability to motivate him, especially as her own life has been upended by a wrongful trial. The chapter highlights her internal conflict as she grapples with the disconnect between her aspirations for Edison and the harsh realities they face, symbolized by his silent…
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      Long Island

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Long Island is a 2024 nov­el by Colm Tóibín, which serves as a con­tin­u­a­tion of his crit­i­cal­ly acclaimed nov­el Brook­lyn. The sto­ry fol­lows the life of Eilis Lacey, now in her 40s, liv­ing on Long Island with her hus­band Tony Fiorel­lo and their two teenage chil­dren. Despite her years in Amer­i­ca, Eilis has remained deeply con­nect­ed to her Irish roots and has nev­er returned…
    • Stage Two: Pushing — Turk 3 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a dramatic confrontation during a media event for the White Power Movement. A Black woman approaches Brittany Bauer, a prominent figure in the movement, and claims Brittany is half-Black. This revelation shocks Turk, Brittany's husband, who has built his identity around white supremacy. The accusation is confirmed when Francis, Brittany's father and a leader in the movement, admits that Brittany's mother was Black. Turk grapples with the realization that his wife and deceased son…
    • Stage One: Active Labor — Turk 2 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Turk standing in the nursery meant for his deceased son, consumed by rage and grief. He describes an overwhelming urge to destroy the room, symbolizing his pain. His father-in-law, Francis Mitchum, interrupts this moment, helping him dismantle the nursery by removing curtains and repainting the walls. Turk disassembles the crib he once carefully built, reflecting on how his son's death had no reason, leaving him grappling with helplessness and anger. The physical act of destruction…
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