'Are We Home Yet' on Jhalak Prize Shortlist
The Jhalak Prize shortlist has been announced, First awarded in March 2017, the Jhalak Prize seeks to celebrate books by British/British resident BAME writers.
We’re thrilled to see ‘Are We Home Yet’ by Katy Massey who joined us back in November for a Zoom event to talk about her memoir. Well done Katy, we’ll be crossing our fingers for you when the winner is announced on the 25th May.
We thoroughly recommend ‘Are We Home Yet,’ pick up a copy in store or order your copy today directly through October Books. Alternatively you can buy online through our bookshop.org store and we’ll get a commission on your purchase.
Are We Home Yet? by Katy Massey
Paperback £8.99
Spanning the years from 1935 to 2010, Are We Home Yet? is the moving and funny story of a girl and her mother.
As a girl, Katy accidentally discovers her mother is earning money as a sex worker at the family home, rupturing their bond. As an adult, Katy contends with grief and mental health challenges before she and her mother attempt to heal their relationship. From Canada, to Leeds and Jamaica, and exploring shame, immigration and class, the pair share their stories but struggle to understand each other's choices in a fast-changing world.
By revealing their truths, can these two strong women call a truce on their hostilities and overcome the oppressive ghosts of the past?
Interested in reading the rest of the titles on the shortlist? They are:
Antiemetic for Homesickness, Romalyn Ante
My Darling From the Lions, Rachel Long
The First Woman, Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
Order your books today directly through October Books or buy online through our bookshop.org store and we’ll get a commission on your purchase.
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