Welcome back to Zillennials Book Club! This month Kaylee and Lian read Lot: Stories by Bryan Washington. Lot is a collection of short stories that follow a main character and others in Houston, Texas. The main character in most of the stories is a LGBT youth who is coming of age and exploring his sexuality. As a whole, the stories address issues such as racism, homophobia, and gentrification. Kaylee talk about their initial confusion when reading the stories and focus the conversation on a few stories in particular. Remember to share your thoughts on the inaugural short story collection of Zillennials Book Club by sending us a message through email or on Instagram!
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Bryan Washington (Penguin Randomhouse)
'Lot' Paints and Unforgettable Portrait of Houston and Its People by Michael Schaub (NPR)
Bryan Washington 'Many Authors Haven't Met Poor People and That's Very Clear in Their Writing' by Richard Lea (The Guardian)
"Lot" by Bryan Washington by Michael Kaler (Lambda Literary)
The Passion of Bryan Washington: On Writing and Inspiration by Nadia Awad (Lambda Literary)
What Bryan Washington Is Cooking by MJ Franklin (NYT)
Bryan Washington On His New Novel, Queer Representation, and the Ecstasy of Food by Mitchell Kuga (GQ)
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