Sloane Murphy’s wild, heartfelt story collection

Source Chicago Reader
Original Load Date Nov. 5, 2026, 8:01 a.m.
Last Updated Nov. 5, 2026, 8:01 a.m.
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![Orange book cover with a photo at the center showing a woman's torso on a balcony at night, holding a beer.][38] Courtesy LittlePuss Press Sloane Murphy writes like she lives in a tavern on a vinyl barstool that’s been desiccated by years spent soaking up other people’s spills. Her debut story co...