8 Novels About Absent Mothers
Heidi Reimer, author of "The Mother Act," recommends nuanced stories that explore the complicated reasons behind mothers leaving their children
Heidi Reimer, author of "The Mother Act," recommends nuanced stories that explore the complicated reasons behind mothers leaving their children
These stories traverse continents and cultures painting portraits of characters grappling with displacement and loss
"Tiptoe" by Laird Barron, recommended by Kelly Link
Dias Novita Wuri, author of "Birth Canal" recommends Nusantara fiction that shines a light on the taboo
Molly Lynch’s debut reimagines outdated tropes and dismisses conventional stories told about women
New spooky stories to continue a queer tradition
Explore books by acclaimed and debut Native American writers
Ainslie Hogarth, author of "Motherthing," recommends books that capture the unique horrors of creating and sustaining life
Jung Yun, author of "O Beautiful," on corporate colonialism and the perils of being a woman in a hypermasculine environment
From climate change to animal welfare, Claire Boyles, author of "Site Fidelity," recommends books about women activists