{"title":"Gabriel Bump","description":"\u003cp\u003eGabriel Bump is a captivating voice in contemporary literature, known for his profound storytelling and engaging prose. His work often delves into the complexities of urban life and the rich tapestry of human experiences. Readers are drawn to Bump's ability to weave intricate narratives that resonate on both personal and societal levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection features notable works such as \u003cem\u003eThe New Naturals\u003c\/em\u003e, which showcases his talent for crafting compelling characters and thought-provoking themes. This particular book explores the intersections of culture, identity, and community, offering a fresh perspective on the struggles and triumphs of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to Bump's work or a long-time admirer, his books in the General Fiction category promise an insightful and rewarding reading experience. Perfect for those who appreciate literature that challenges and enriches, Bump's stories are a testament to the power of fiction to illuminate the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-new-naturals-by-gabriel-bump-9781643755335","title":"The New Naturals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA 2023 \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWASHINGTON POST\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Book and a \u003ci\u003eBOSTON GLOBE\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFrom the Ernest J. Gaines Award-winning author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverywhere You Don't Belong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, a touching, timely novel—called \"smart, witty\" by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \"fascinating\" by the \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, and \"wryly funny\" by \u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e—about an attempt to found an underground utopia and the interwoven stories of those drawn to it.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded in Fall Preview \u0026amp; Most-Anticipated Lists: \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e, Vulture.com, Esquire.com, ELLE.com, \u003ci\u003eThe Millions\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLit Hub\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn abandoned restaurant on a hill off the highway in Western Massachusetts doesn't look like much. But to Rio, a young Black woman bereft after the loss of her newborn child, this hill becomes more than a safe haven—it becomes a place to start over. She convinces her husband to help her construct a society underground, somewhere safe, somewhere everyone can feel loved, wanted, and accepted, where the children learn actual history, where everyone has an equal shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe locates a Benefactor and soon their utopia begins to take shape. Two unhoused men hear about it and immediately begin their journey by bus from Chicago to get there. A young and disillusioned journalist stumbles upon it and wants in. And a former soccer player, having lost his footing in society, is persuaded to check it out too. But no matter how much these people all yearn for meaning and a sanctuary from the existential dread of life above the surface, what happens if this new society can't actually work? What then?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom one of the most exciting new literary voices out there, \u003ci\u003eThe New Naturals\u003c\/i\u003e is fresh and deeply perceptive, capturing the absurdity of life in the 21st century, for readers of Paul Beatty's \u003ci\u003eThe Sellout\u003c\/i\u003e and Jennifer Egan's \u003ci\u003eThe Candy House\u003c\/i\u003e. In this remarkable feat of imagination, Bump shows us that, ultimately, it is our love for and connection to each other that will save us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46717766631660,"sku":"9781643755335","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6457683482773.jpg?v=1754475427"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/gabriel-bump.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}