Nightbitch

Chouette

by Oshetsky, Claire

Book - 2021

When an affair with an owl leaves Tiny pregnant with an owl-baby, she finds her life forever changed as she fiercely devotes herself to raising her strang...Show more When an affair with an owl leaves Tiny pregnant with an owl-baby, she finds her life forever changed as she fiercely devotes herself to raising her strange and violent daughter. Both "Nightbitch" and "Chouette" are dark and visceral fever dreams about the ferocity of motherhood. Show less

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We Were the Universe

A Novel

by Parsons, Kimberly King

Book - 2024

Still reeling from the death of her younger sister, becoming a mother, and losing the freedom to experiment with sex and psychedelics, Kit finds the bound...Show more Still reeling from the death of her younger sister, becoming a mother, and losing the freedom to experiment with sex and psychedelics, Kit finds the boundaries between fantasy and reality are blurring. Fans of "Nightbitch" will appreciate this wacky exploration of identity and motherhood. Show less

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Parakeet

by Bertino, Marie-Helene

Book - 2020

Visited by her dead grandmother--in the body of a parakeet--and instructed to reconnect with her estranged brother in the week leading up to her wedding, ...Show more Visited by her dead grandmother--in the body of a parakeet--and instructed to reconnect with her estranged brother in the week leading up to her wedding, The Bride begins a strange and increasingly unhinged journey. "Nightbitch" fans will love the fantastical elements and morbid humour Bertino uses to wrestle with what it means to be a woman. Show less

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Chlorine

A Novel

by Song, Jade

Book - 2023

Part body horror, part coming-of-age story, "Chlorine" follows competitive swimmer Ren, who not only longs to be a mermaid but is willing to pus...Show more Part body horror, part coming-of-age story, "Chlorine" follows competitive swimmer Ren, who not only longs to be a mermaid but is willing to push her mind and body beyond all limits in order to succeed. Fans of "Nightbitch" will love this unsettling dive into desire and transformation. Show less

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Death Valley

A Novel

by Broder, Melissa

Book - 2023

With her father in the ICU and her husband's health failing, the unnamed narrator of "Death Valley" heads to the desert for a series of surreal ...Show more With her father in the ICU and her husband's health failing, the unnamed narrator of "Death Valley" heads to the desert for a series of surreal hikes, exploring her grief and a mystical cactus in this dark comedy. "Nightbitch" fans will love Broder's balance of horror and humour in this uncanny narrative. Show less

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The Forest Brims Over

A Novel

by Ayase, Maru

Book - 2023

After being the subject of her husband's novels and having her identity subsumed, Rui swallows a bowl of seeds and grows into an ever-expanding forest in ...Show more After being the subject of her husband's novels and having her identity subsumed, Rui swallows a bowl of seeds and grows into an ever-expanding forest in this surrealist, feminist fable. Ayase's novel and "Nightbitch" blend fantasy and reality to explore feminine rage. Show less

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Every Drop Is A Man's Nightmare

Stories

by Kakimoto, Megan Kamalei

Book - 2023

Kakimoto's collection of stories--full of talking geckos, Elvis impersonators, pork curses, and Faustian bikini waxes--weave Hawaiian mythology with magic...Show more Kakimoto's collection of stories--full of talking geckos, Elvis impersonators, pork curses, and Faustian bikini waxes--weave Hawaiian mythology with magical realism to explore gender and colonialism. Fans of "Nightbitch" will love the collection's outlandish and unflinching plotlines. Show less

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Piglet

A Novel

by Hazell, Lottie

Book - 2024

Piglet's perfectly elegant wedding to her perfect fiance is fast approaching; however, when her fiance makes a startling confession, Piglet's life becomes...Show more Piglet's perfectly elegant wedding to her perfect fiance is fast approaching; however, when her fiance makes a startling confession, Piglet's life becomes entirely consumed by her ravenous appetite. Both "Piglet" and "Nightbitch" follow women coming undone, allowing themselves to revel in their base desires. Show less

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