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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 ...more

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	The Unsent Letters of Lucy Prior by Beka Wueste (Goodreads Author), Liz Pipher (Editor) 4.82 avg rating — 11 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Side of the World and Other Tales of Death by Beka Wueste (Goodreads Author), Liz Pipher (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fireflies in a Jar by Beka Wueste (Goodreads Author), Liz Pipher (Editor) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Beka Wueste is now following Jill Rey and Warren Rochelle
Dec 05, 2025 02:35PM
Beka Wueste liked Warren Rochelle's review of The Unsent Letters of Lucy Prior: "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 »
Dec 05, 2025 02:35PM · see review
Beka Wueste is now following Fred Rexroad Author of Whiz Tanner and the Mysterious Countdown (Tanne...
Nov 13, 2025 02:37AM · like
Beka Wueste liked Fred Rexroad's review of My Side of the World and Other Tales of Death: "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 »
Nov 13, 2025 02:37AM · see review
Beka Wueste liked Reader Views's review of Fireflies in a Jar: "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 »
Nov 11, 2025 03:35PM · see review
Beka Wueste rated a book it was amazing Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Beka Wueste rated a book it was ok Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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.
Nov 03, 2025 07:09AM · like · see review
Beka Wueste rated a book it was amazing no swaddle (Iowa Poetry Prize) by Mackenzie Kozak	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This poetry collection is moving and insightful, and as a married woman without children, it really resonated with me.
Nov 03, 2025 07:08AM · like · see review
Beka Wueste rated a book really liked it The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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