Lot: Stories

"In his gorgeous debut short story collection, young author Bryan Washington paints an unforgettable picture of Houston and the people who call it home – all struggling to find a place for themselves in a quickly changing city. About half the stories, most of which are named after Houston neighborhoods, feature the same protagonist – a young, gay biracial man growing up in the city’s East End. Washington’s writing is beautiful, and he does a brilliant job making the city come to life in all its imperfect glory. It’s a stunning work of art and instant classic of Texas literature."