“[W]hat Lang does so brilliantly is to recreate the experiences and complexities of a community of people who understand the undercurrent of chaos, the working-class lives of his family, friends and survival.” - PBS Selector Yomi Ṣode.
Our book of the week is The Oasis, a book that weaves a bold and playful labyrinth of the city's streets and stories - our Spring Recommendation by Charles Lang published by Skein Press.
The Oasis is a web of urban life that explodes into energetic snapshots of thrilling escapes, gritty scenes and tender fragments. These authentic snapshots of working class lives beat with darker undercurrents as Lang’s uncompromising voice delves into identity, masculinity, class and ecology.
This collection is a vivid celebration of place and language. This debut collection echoes with the beauty of the mundane and the extraordinary, the human and more-than-human.
Purchase your copy of The Oasis here with 25% off for members using your discount code.