Books about the aftermath
Little Reviews of six books about living in, through, and with grief.
Real talk, this Little Reviews episode is a little bit heavy: we’re talking about a half-dozen books that deal with grief and the grieving process, including three novels, one poetry collection, and two memoirs:
The Furrows by Namwali Serpell
We Are Okay by Nina LaCour
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
Alive at the End of the World by Saeed Jones (one of our April ABC picks!)
In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss by Amy Bloom
Afterglow (a dog memoir) by Eileen Myles
I say it on the pod, and I’ll say it here, too: if you’re struggling with grief, or you’re just feeling sad or sensitive, this episode will always be here — you can come back to it (or not!) whenever you need or can or want. And, as always, check out content warnings before you read any of these books; we want reading to be a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Here’s the full transcript; take care, treat yourself with kindness, and give yourself all the time you need.
xx, aa
