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Desperate bodies stories

"From a ferocious new writer, a debut story collection excavating the desire, humor, and horror in the everyday lives of Black women and girls-for readers of Deesha Philyaw and Dantiel W. Moniz. Lydia Mathis is a stunning talent with a voice that vibrates on the page, and her sharply drawn, authenti...

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Main Author: Mathis, Lydia (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Roxane Gay Books, 2026.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
African American women > Fiction.
African American girls > Fiction.
Women > Social conditions > Fiction.
Southern States > Fiction.
Psychological fiction.
Short stories.
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Table of Contents:
  • Girlhood lessons
  • Push
  • Under the cover
  • A body walks into public safety
  • The long sleep
  • Let the church say
  • How to losea friend
  • Parent-teacher conference
  • House party
  • How to properly stalk boys : a guide
  • Tinder date
  • The last time I'll laughwith my dad
  • Will you be my valentine?
  • Empty apartment
  • The growing oak tree
  • Precious.

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