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Beka Wueste

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Beka Wueste is an author whose debut novel, “The Unsent Letters of Lucy Prior,” earned praise as a “deeply introspective and emotionally resonant novel” (-Kirkus Reviews) and “an explosive fictional debut… an emotional rollercoaster,” (-Reader Views) and whose second novel, “Fireflies in a Jar,” was welcomed as, “warm, funny, and quietly heartbreaking.” (-Midwest Book Review).

Her short story collection, “My Side of the World and Other Tales of Death,” received advance praise as, “An inherently fascinating and memorable read from cover to cover.” (-Midwest Book Review) and “lyrical and thoughtful… moving, imaginative, and unforgettable.” (- Readers’ Favorite)

She is also an award-winning visual artist who exhibits her visual work frequently i
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Average rating: 4.8 · 15 ratings · 8 reviews · 3 distinct works
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The Unsent Letters of Lucy Prior by Beka Wueste
"When she died, Lucy Prior left behind a collection of unsent letters for her nieces and nephews. They were written to those in her life who affected her, for good and ill. These detailed, thoughtful letters range from love letters, heartfelt thank yo" Read more of this review »
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My Side of the World and Other Tales of Death by Beka Wueste
"I was lucky enough to get my hands on an ARC for this title, and the stories thoroughly impressed me. These tales of death run the gamut of genres—this is not a simple scary story around a campfire book. It’s so much more in its treatment of death fr" Read more of this review »
Fireflies in a Jar by Beka Wueste
"Sam is in a rut; she never expected life to be so lonely, but here she is in her mid-thirties, a closeted lesbian with no close relationships. After coming out to one of her college friends and embarrassingly revealing a crush on a woman who’s alread" Read more of this review »
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Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
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Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
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This pains me to say because I adored “Normal People,” but I didn’t care for this one. I wanted to care about the characters, but they were all selfish, and showed no growth at all.
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no swaddle by Mackenzie Kozak
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This poetry collection is moving and insightful, and as a married woman without children, it really resonated with me.
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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami
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