A hurricane is building over the Gulf of Mexico, threatening the coastal town of Bois Sauvage, Mississippi, and Esch's father is growing concerned. He's a hard drinker, largely absent, and it isn't often he worries about the family. Esch and her three brothers are stocking up on food, but there isn'[...]

Finalist for the 2011 National Book AwardA "Washington Post" Notable Fiction Book for 2011A hurricane is building over the Gulf of Mexico, threatening the coastal town of Bois Sauvage, Mississippi, and Esch's father is growing concerned. A hard drinker, largely absent, he doesn't show concern for mu[...]

A hurricane is building over the Gulf of Mexico, threatening the coastal town of Bois Sauvage, Mississippi, and Esch's father is growing concerned. A hard drinker, largely absent, he doesn't show concern for much else. Esch and her three brothers are stocking food, but there isn't much to save. Late[...]

Universally praised, Jesmyn Ward's "Men We Reaped" confirmed her ascendancy as a writer of both fiction and nonfiction, her Southern requiem securing its place on bestseller and best books of the year lists, with honors and awards pouring in from around the country. Jesmyn's memoir shines a light on[...]

Vinnare av National Book Award 2011

Fjortonåriga Esch Batiste är en iakttagare. I den kvävande hettan vid Mississippis kust ser hon sin alkoholiserade pappa försöka rusta familjens ruckel. Hon ser Randall, sin äldste bror, envist träna basket i hopp om att få ett stipendium så a[...]