Wonderful Words Book Club : Her Body and Other Parties

Her Body and Other Parties isa critically acclaimed 2017 short story collection by Carmen Maria Machado that blends genres like science fiction, horror, and magical realism to explore women's lives, bodies, and trauma. The stories are known for their originality, queer themes, and surreal, often unsettling narratives, with standout tales like "The Husband Stitch" reimagining folklore to discuss female experience and violence. The book won numerous awards, including the Shirley Jackson Award, and was a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction. Everyone is welcome!

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