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  • The South: A Novel cover image
    $18.00

    Use discount code: SALE to receive 30% off. 

    Long-listed for the Booker Prize

    A radiant, intimate novel of the longing that blooms between two boys over the course of one summer―about family, desire, and what we inherit.

    When his grandfather dies, Jay travels south with his family to the property they’ve inherited, a once-flourishing farm that has fallen into disrepair. The trees are diseased, the fields parched from months of drought.

    Jay’s father, Jack, sends him out to work the land, or whatever land is left. Over the course of these hot, dense days, Jay finds himself drawn to Chuan, the son of the farm’s manager, different from him in every way except for one.

    Out in the fields, and on the streets into town, the charge between the boys intensifies. Inside the house, the other family members begin to confront their own secrets and regrets. Jack is a professor at a struggling local college whose failures might have begun when he married his student, Sui Ching. Sui Ching does her best to keep the family together, though she too wonders what her life could have been. And Fong, the manager, refuses to look at what is: at Chuan, at the land, at the global forces that threaten to render his whole life obsolete.

    At once sweeping and compressed, Tash Aw’s The South is a family novel of change and desire―a story of what happens when public and private lives collide, told with uncommon grace and beauty.

  • Crash Out Bookmark with Tassel
    $6.00
    For readers who believe their bookmark should be just as beautiful as their favorite story. Printed on 120# smooth cover stock with a gloss UV finish, each piece gleams with vibrant, full-color artwork and rounded corners for a polished, comfortable feel in the hand. The gold grommet and gold tassel add a touch of glamour, making these bookmarks as giftable as they are functional. Each one is individually packaged in a crystal-clear hanging bag for easy display and grab-and-go gifting. Perfect for bookstores, gift shops, and anyone who believes reading is an experience worth savoring. Stock up now — these fun bookmarks won’t sit on your shelves for long! Details: -Size: 2" x 7" -Printed on 120# smooth cover paper -Gloss UV coating (double-sided) -Rounded corners for comfort -Gold grommet + gold tassel -Packaged in a clear hanging bag
  • AUTHOR TALK: Bringing Wreck with Omise’eke Natasha Tinsley - October 18 @ 6 PM CST
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    Celebrate the release of Bringing Wreck with Omise’eke Natasha Tinsley, in partnership with The Eldorado Ballroom!

    EVENT DEETS

    When: Sunday, October 18 @ 6 PM CST

    Where: 2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004

    How: 

    • RSVP ONLY to reserve your seat.
    • RSVP WITH BOOK to reserve your seat and purchase a copy of Bringing Wreck, supporting both the author and our store programming. The book will be available for pickup at the event.

    Please Note: Books purchased from other retailers are not permitted in the bookstore and are not eligible for the signing or photo line. To participate in the signing and photo opportunity, you must either purchase a copy from Kindred Stories or select the RSVP: I Already Have the Book ticket option, which allows you to bring a copy purchased elsewhere. If you already purchased your book from Kindred Stories, you may select the RSVP Only ticket option and bring your Kindred Stories copy to the event.

    If you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend the event, your ticket is non-refundable. If your ticket includes a book, an email will be sent to all attendees before and after the event with instructions on how to receive your book. Books must be claimed within 14 days following the event. If your book is not retrieved it will be returned to the publisher and will not be available for pick up in the future.

    ABOUT THE BOOK

    A whirling exploration of how Megan Thee Stallion inspires Black women and femmes like the late Monica Roberts, framed by the storm-making work of both.

    A whirling exploration of how Megan Thee Stallion inspires Black women and femmes like the late Monica Roberts, framed by the storm-making work of both.

    While rap megastar Megan Thee Stallion needs no introduction, fewer will be familiar with Monica Roberts, a Houston journalist, community historian, and trans activist with the popular blog TransGriot. Though the two women never met, their work has inspired Black LGBTQ+ activists to love, resist violence, speak truth to power, and dance like life depends on it. With a written energy that’s infectious, Omise’eke Tinsley highlights just how intertwined these artists are.

    An incisive look at the impactful sisterhood between Black women and femmes, Bringing Wreck is a book of empowerment. From Megan’s first performance on Saturday Night Live calling to “Protect Black Women,” to Roberts’s use of Hurricane Hanna to poke fun at Donald Trump’s border wall, Tinsley digs into the world-changing power of disruption and joyful expression in the face of racial injustice, anti-trans and queer violence, mental health crises, and community disparities. Reveling in both women’s love of Houston, calling-out of gendered violence, penchant for political humor, and staunch mental health advocacy, Bringing Wreck is an ode to the Bayou City, Black music, and the difference that one woman’s voice can make when we listen carefully.

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    Omise’eke Natasha Tinsley is Professor and Chair of Black Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her books include The Color Pynk: Black Femme Art for Survival (2022), Beyoncé in Formation: Remixing Black Feminism (2018), Ezili’s Mirrors: Imagining Black Queer Genders (2018), and Thiefing Sugar: Eroticism Between Women in Caribbean Literature (2010).

    ABOUT THE MODERATOR

    Shelby Stewart is a Houston-based journalist, editor and cultural storyteller whose work centers Black culture, entertainment and community. As Manager of Content Operations at ESSENCE, she helps shape editorial storytelling across digital, print and live experiences. Her work has taken her from covering major cultural moments to hosting red carpets at the Golden Globes, GRAMMY Awards, Emmy Awards and BET Awards. A graduate of Dillard University with a master’s degree in communications from the University of Houston, Stewart is especially passionate about preserving Black stories and documenting the people, places and institutions shaping culture.” 
  • IRL AUTHOR TALK: The Art of Loving You with Natasha Bishop - April 17 @ 7 PM
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    Celebrate the release of The Art of Loving You with Natasha Bishop!

    EVENT DEETS

    When: Friday, April 17 @ 7PM

    Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St. Houston, TX 77004)

    How: RSVP WITH BOOK to support the author and our store programming.

    or

    Signing Line Only (Entry at 8:05 PM): These tickets do not include access to the author talk. This will allow immediate entry at 8:05 PM where will be able to get a copy of The Art of Loving You signed and get a photo with the author. 

    *Please note outside copies of the book will not be allowed in the bookstore and you will not be eligible for the signing/photo line. You must buy a book from Kindred Stories.

    ABOUT THE BOOK

    From the buzzy, viral sensation Only For The Week, comes the next book in Natasha Bishop’s The Forever Falling series, featuring an intimate bucket list road trip, sexy banter, and a sweet and spicy second chance romance.

    If you’re reading this, I’m dead.

    Dani Jenkins is a boss. A model turned influencer, she doesn’t have time for taking a risk on romance. She prefers to keep things casual, but when her mentor Tanya dies, she is brought face-to-face with the man who broke her heart.

    Dani and Micah had their chance at love...

    Artist Micah Wright is a protector who loves fiercely. He’s known as the man everyone can count on, but he’s never forgiven himself for letting down the woman he loves. With Tanya’s dying wish forcing Dani and Micah back together to complete a scavenger hunt road trip, Micah sees a second chance for them to get things right.

    Does time heal all wounds?

    Tensions are high as their undeniable connection reignites, but Dani refuses to let her guard down. As they continue their journey, Micah is determined to prove to Dani that love is worth fighting for, but can she release her fears and relearn the art of loving?

    Tropes: Friends to lovers / He falls first / Second chance romance / Black joy /Forced proximity / Right person, wrong time / Fling to forever

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    Natasha Bishop is a contemporary romance author living in Baltimore, Maryland, with her family and fur baby. She likes to write about sweet and badass women and the men who love them down. When she′s not writing, she′s usually reading, playing with her adorable dog, or hunting down delicious gluten-free snacks.

    ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER

    Alexandra Warren is a contemporary romance author with over thirty works to date, all of which intentionally center Black love. She is also the co-founder of Girl, Have You Read…, a digital platform dedicated to Black romance written by Black authors. 

    When she’s not in front of her computer, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, watching sports, and clearing her DVR. Alexandra is a proud native of Omaha, Nebraska, but she currently calls Houston, Texas home. 

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