Tannery Bay A Novel
Tannery Bay A Novel by Steven Dunn, published by University of Alabama Press on February 15, 2024, is a work of fiction that explores themes of love, resistance, and imagination in a unique setting. This 206-page narrative invites readers into a town where time is suspended, and the residents find themselves in an endless July, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and unity against oppressive forces.
In Tannery Bay, the intrepid siblings Otis and Joy, along with their family and friends, confront a powerful adversary known as The Owners, who exploit the town’s resources and sow division among its people. The story delves into the dynamics of family, both biological and chosen, while highlighting the significance of Black Joy and Queer Joy. Through its magical realism, the novel presents a captivating exploration of how art can serve as a catalyst for change in a community facing adversity.
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In a town trapped in endless July, love, resistance, and imagination break the loop.
Enter a world where time stands still and summer never ends. In the enchanted town of Tannery Bay, it’s July 37, and then July 2 again, but the year is a mystery. Trapped in an eternal loop, the residents embark on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery, unity, and defiance against the forces that seek to divide them.
Otis and Joy, intrepid siblings, work with their family and friends to oppose a formidable adversary: The Owners. These cunning and ruthless old men, driven by insatiable greed, hold the town hostage, exploiting its resources and dividing its people. In this powerful #OwnVoices narrative, Tannery Bay is a captivating tale of Black Joy and Queer Joy and the ways in which family is both biological and chosen, where love transcends boundaries, and where art is a vehicle for change.
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