The July Book Club – Burning Girls by Veronica Schanoes

Hi all! We are thrilled to announce that we have the honor of another guest for our book club – the incredible writer and scholar Veronica Schanoes!! Our book club pick for July is her gorgeous short story collection, Burning Girls, and she will be with us live to talk about it on the 24th 31st!

Please note that we have had to reschedule this event!! It will now take place on July 31st at 7PM ET – we apologize for any inconvenience!!

“This is one of my most anticipated releases of 2021, period. Schanoes compiles a collection of stories about women in the margins. Fierce stories, from historical fantasy to fairytales, that take inspiration from other fantasists, such as Karen Russell and Kelly Link. Such a collection will no doubt take its place alongside some of my favorite collections of all time, such as Link’s Get In Trouble and Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber.” ― Book Riot‘s 10 Speculative Short Story Collections to Enjoy in 2021

“Veronica Schanoes is one of the most powerful voices in speculative fiction and has been for a very long time. Her work effortlessly blends the modern with the archetypal. It is constantly surprising, endlessly rich, and terribly needed.” – Catherynne M. Valente

“Brilliant tales of enviable imagination, gracefully written, and with a strong feminist center. One of the best collections I’ve come across in recent years.” – Jeffrey Ford

“Veronica Schanoes’ imagination and artistry are on fire in her collection. . . . She draws on the deep, untapped potential of traditional tales and classic fantasy to inspire her own unique, compelling narratives. Subtly crafted, her stories are startling in their emotional, psychological, and social resonance.” – Donald Haase

Our meeting will be on Monday, July 31st at 7PM ET – if you want to join us, make sure you’re at a $7+ tier on Patreon for the month of July!

Can’t make it live? The replay will be available right after the meeting takes place!