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