Sinking Bell: Stories

"This debut short-story collection from Diné writer Bojan Louis is slim in length, but it packs a serious emotional punch. The stories collected here, which take place in and around Flagstaff, Ariz., deal with working-class characters who long for lives free of poverty, addiction and racism; their hopes and desires often go unmet. Louis’ writing is unfailingly gorgeous, and his characters unforgettable. This is a collection filled with compassion and a gritty, sharp-edged beauty."