Jaquira Díaz’s stunning debut novel, This Is the Only Kingdom is our new selection and we are meeting Sunday, July 19 at 1 p.m. RSVP now and come pick up a copy of your book.
Please note: we have a very limited number of copies available on a first come, first serve basis. We suggest you act quickly, copies will go fast!This Is the Only Kingdom is the debut novel by Jaquira Díaz, an epic story about a mother and daughter in a working-class barrio in Puerto Rico, exploring themes of love, loss, grief, and survival after a murder.
The narrative follows Maricarmen as she navigates a difficult life, falls in love with a local musician, and raises their daughter, Nena, against a backdrop of poverty, neocolonialism, and systemic oppression. It's praised as a powerful, immersive family saga and a love letter to Puerto Rico, connecting personal struggles to broader historical and political contexts.
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