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This posthumously published debut book earned wide acclaim for its authentic storytelling and vibrant characters, marking So as a promising literary talent whose voice continues to resonate even after his untimely departure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to \u003cem\u003eAfterparties\u003c\/em\u003e, our collection features \u003cem\u003eSongs on Endless Repeat\u003c\/em\u003e, a masterful reflection on the intersections of music and culture, further cementing So’s place as an insightful commentator on the arts and its influences on personal and collective identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the works of Anthony Veasna So and immerse yourself in stories that offer not only entertainment but also an enriching perspective on cultural diversity and the immigrant experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"songs-on-endless-repeat-by-anthony-veasna-so-9780063049949","title":"Songs on Endless Repeat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Most Anticipated Book of 2023 from: \u003cem\u003eLA Times, Boston Globe, The Millions, LitHub, Shondaland\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of the award-winning \u003cem\u003eAfterparties\u003c\/em\u003e comes a collection like none other: sharply funny, emotionally expansive essays and linked short fiction exploring family, queer desire, pop culture, and race.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe late Anthony Veasna So's debut story collection, \u003cem\u003eAfterparties\u003c\/em\u003e, was a landmark publication, hailed as a “bittersweet triumph for a fresh voice silenced too soon” (\u003cem\u003eFresh Air\u003c\/em\u003e). 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