This month's book: Love is an Ex-Country by Randa Jarrar (she/they)

Muslim and Queer; Love is an Ex-Country is a euphoric memoir of the author’s Arab American heritage and personal rebellion against cultural expectations.  
 

The book takes us on an unlikely road trip across America. Chicago opens a well of immigrant exploration. Confederate flags burn in the desert. California asserts itself as home. All the while, we follow the author’s personal account of weight shaming, young motherhood and abusive relationships. Described as ‘one of the finest writers of her generation,’ [Laila Lalami] with a fearless political voice, we are in for a treat!