Soul Jar

Name: Soul Jar
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SKU: 9781942436577
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Thirty-One Fantastical Tales by Disabled Authors

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Summary

Soul Jar explores the intricate connections between art, culture, and identity, blending elements of fantasy with contemporary themes. The story delves into the journey of a protagonist who navigates a world where souls can manifest into physical forms, discovering hidden truths and confronting age-old traditions. This imaginative narrative captures the delicate balance between creativity and the human spirit.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you appreciate exploring the intersections of creativity and personal identity within the realm of arts and culture. It provides an engaging exploration of how artistic expression influences and reflects the soul, offering both inspiration and insight into the profound connection between art and humanity.

Includes readers guide with discussion questions.

Description

Too often, science fiction and fantasy stories erase—or cure—characters with disabilities. Soul Jar, edited by author and bookstore owner Annie Carl, features thirty-one stories by disabled authors, imagining such wonders as a shapeshifter on a first date, skin that sprouts orchid buds, and a cereal-box demon.

An insulin pump diverts an undead mob. An autistic teen sets out to discover the local cranberry bog's sinister secret. A pizza delivery on Mars goes wrong.

This thrillingly peculiar collection sparkles with humour, heart, and insight, all within the context of disability representation.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Soul Jar is highly praised across several reviews for its imaginative and multifaceted storytelling, appealing to fans of various genres including space opera and fairy tales. The anthology is lauded for its representation of disability, showcasing vibrant and nuanced narratives created by authors familiar with these experiences. Critics commend its diverse and compelling stories as both necessary and entertaining, with vibrant characters navigating a richly depicted world. This collection is recommended for offering a refreshing exploration into often underrepresented voices in literature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781942436577

Publisher: Forest Avenue Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Forest Avenue Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Edited by Annie Carl
Foreword by Nicola Griffith

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

Collections

Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Fantasy General Fiction Non-Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Editor Annie Carl was born with a rare spinal birth-defect (lipomeningomyelocele) and is a Stage IV Non-Hodgkins survivor. She owns and runs The Neverending Bookshop in Edmonds, Wash. She is the author of My Tropey Life: How Pop Culture Stereotypes Make Disabled Lives Harder and the novella Nebula Vibrations. When not running an award-winning bookstore, Annie reads massive quantities of science fiction, fantasy, and romance; pole dances; knits; and hangs out with her goofy family and friends.

Nicola Griffith is the author of the award-winning books Hild, Spear, and So Lucky, among others. Her essays, opinion pieces, reviews, and short fiction have appeared in an assortment of academic texts and a variety of journals and media outlets, including the New York Times, Nature, New Scientist, Los Angeles Review of Books, NPR, Electric Lit, Literary Hub, and Out.