This debut short-story collection captivates with its unique blend of wit, transgression, and emotional depth. Readers will find themselves immersed in a variety of narratives that explore complex themes and characters, reminiscent of the styles of Miranda July, Rebecca Lee, and Mary Gaitskill. Each story offers a fresh perspective, inviting contemplation and connection through its engaging storytelling.
Jen Silverman Books
Jen Silverman is a New York-based writer whose plays often explore unconventional characters and situations with sharp wit and biting humor. Her writing is celebrated for its unique blend of the absurd and the emotionally resonant, delving into themes of identity, relationships, and societal expectations. Silverman is a highly regarded playwright whose theatrical works have been staged internationally, showcasing her ability to connect with audiences across diverse settings.
We Play Ourselves
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Reading like a cross between Shelia Heti's How Should A Person Be? and Lily King's Writers & Lovers, We Play Ourselves is a wildly entertaining debut novel of female rage, self-sabotage, the pursuit of fame and the costs of artistic ambition.
Witch
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Jen Silverman boldly transforms this classic play by Jacobean playwrights William Rowley, Thomas Dekker and John Ford, using a contemporary lens to make the machinations of the distant past strikingly relevant to today.
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