Unwrap Indie: Baraka Books

From now until Nov 28th we’re gifting 15% off all #unwrapindie books on All Lit Up!

Books we recommend from Baraka for your giftee to unwrap

Why we love this book: Songs for the Cold of Heart is an epic saga that introduces us to one unforgettable family—from their roots in Québec’s Rivière-du-Loup—on to Berlin, Rome and elsewhere as its protagonist searches for a sense of self through the lost pieces of family history. Funny and heart-filled in some moments, dark in others—this tale holds all the honesty of what it means to be human, and yet, there is a certain kind of magic here. For its masterful storytelling, Songs is a book we adore.Songs for the Cold of HeartWhere do I find the book?  Find it on All Lit Up for 15% off until Nov 28 or from your local indie bookseller with our Shop Local feature available on the book page.

Why we love this book: Waswanipi is a story of reconciliation told through the lens of a young man who in the summer of 1963 is sent to work at an equipment depot in Northern Quebec, near a Cree community. Along with two Cree guides, he is tasked with canoeing through the waters of the area and must confront an unknown natural world alongside a civilization he does not understand. Cinematic in its detail, Waswanipi is a beautifully written story that feels both timeless and new in its reflections on overcoming prejudice.WaswanipiWhere do I find the book?  Find it on All Lit Up for 15% off until Nov 28 or from your local indie bookseller with our Shop Local feature available on the book page.

Why we love this book: Nicole Fortin’s dreams are thrown to the wayside as she struggles to overcome the challenges of her job at an aerospace plant by impressing her male colleagues. But a union battle is brewing—one that will pit her fellow coworkers against their employer and threaten Nicole’s own credibility not only in the workplace but also as a mother. Maker maintains a page-turning tension while confronting the sometimes complicated relationship between work and family.Maker Where do I find the book?  Find it on All Lit Up for 15% off until Nov 28 or from your local indie bookseller with our Shop Local feature available on the book page.

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