Sno-Isle Libraries is inviting the public to celebrate Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month with local author Nova García and the release of her new book Not That Kind of Call Girl.
Nova García was born in Laredo, Texas and takes great pride in her Mexican-American heritage. Her works aims to dispel Latine stereotypes and recognize women for the everyday miracles they make possible with grit, resourcefulness and an inner superhero kick-butt attitude. Her other award-winning books, under author name Diana J. Noble, are Evangelina Takes Flight and Chances in Disguise, both young adult novels.
WHERE
Mukilteo Library
4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd | Mukilteo WA 98275-4725
Phone: (425) 493-8202
WHEN
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
ABOUT THE BOOK
Julia Navarro, a plucky newspaper call center manager, juggles quirky employees, cranky customers, and a sleazy boss like a pro. Pregnant and short on time, Julia rushes to fill a job vacancy by hiring Carmen Cooper, a shy, inexperienced college student. But when Carmen never makes it to work, Julia goes undercover to find out why—and makes a shocking discovery involving a Hollywood legend turned hermit.
BOOKS FOR PURCHASE AT THE EVENT
There will be books on hand to sell and sign for participants following the program.
FURTHER DETAILS HERE: https://sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/events/66a809be3849bf4100c43160
“Not That Kind of Call Girl tackles the profound and often unspoken challenges faced by new mothers,” said Author Nova García. “I suffered from post-partum depression after my firstborn. When I wrote the book, I wanted to share my experience in a relatable way, let women know they’re not alone, and encourage them to ask for help. 1 in 7 women go through it. I wanted the writing style to be accessible and my lead character to be relatable. She’ll resonate with women, particularly fellow Latinas, who may feel added pressure to hide what they’re going through.”
García says this book, set in a fictional small town north of Seattle, is for all women—especially working moms, women with tricky mother/daughter relationships, those who’ve experienced post-partum depression, misogyny, book club members, and Latinas.
One of the author’s main goals in writing Not That Kind of Call Girl is to spark meaningful conversations and bring about positive change.
Critical Acclaim + Awards
Below is a snapshot of reviews and awards that Not That Kind of Call Girl has earned. | More info can be found here: https://www.novagarcia.net/media-kit.
…a wry, upbeat, genuinely funny story of small-town politics and women helping women, one in which the good side wins through persistence and cleverness. Readers will enjoy both the journey and the destination. ~BookLife Reviews by Publishers Weekly
“Nova García’s witty, gritty, and suspenseful writing style, relatable characters and attention-grabbing plot make “Not That Kind of Call Girl” a page-turner that deserves a five-star rating.” ~BookTrib
First Place—The International Somerset Award for Best Contemporary Fiction.
An excerpt from Not That Kind of Call Girl
The new-mother thing was not at all like what Baby’s First Year magazine depicted or what she’d read on the internet. Wasn’t she supposed to love, love, love his velvety skin and soft feathery hair? His little squeaks and coos? Wasn’t she supposed to feel an overwhelming sense of devotion and thank God every waking moment for their unbreakable mother-son bond?
Not so much.
She wanted to stick him in the hole from which he came.
This baby scared her shitless, with his neck all weak and wonky and his nearly crossed, unfocused eyes. And she’d completed every action on her pregnancy checklist to prepare for the little booger.
A do-over—she wanted a do-over. And who talks about these things with other people—especially other mothers? Hell to the no. Mothers who loved their babies without trying made her want to spew.
SOURCE: Sno-Isle Libraries
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
