Why people recommend it
Lot by Bryan Washington is a critically acclaimed collection of short stories centered on a young man growing up in Houston, Texas, navigating race, family, and queer identity. On an episode of The Book Review titled The Second Annual Listeners Questions Episode, published on July 18, 2024, MJ Franklin recommended the book to listeners. Franklin pointed to the story collection as one of the primary literary works that came to mind during the discussion. Describing the experience of reading the book, Franklin emphasized that exploring Bryan Washington South through the pages of the collection is an incredible place to be. Through this praise on the podcast, Franklin highlighted Washington's distinct regional voice and the immersive nature of his storytelling in capturing the diverse communities of Houston.
Who recommended it
- MJ Franklin Recommended
MJ Franklin — 1 mention
“one of the first was The Story collection lot by Brian Washington and just exploring Brian Washington South is just an incredible place to be”