Kiese Laymon - Long Division: A Novel (Paperback) Fiction A deeply personal journey of

A deeply personal journey of an aspiring artist (Solene) navigating the harsh realities of Hollywood

Prior to World War II

and devoted dad Etan Thomas speaks from his heart on what matters most in his life: being there for his children

and an inspiring tribute to the power of art

"In this urgent new book

Kiese Laymon - Long Division: A Novel (Paperback) Fiction A deeply personal journey ofFrom Kiese Laymon, author of the critically acclaimed memoir Heavy, comes a funny, astute, searching (The Wall Street Journal) debut novel about Black teenagers that is a satirical exploration of celebrity, authorship, violence, religion, and coming of age in post Katrina Mississippi. Written in a voice thats alternately humorous, lacerating, and wise, Long Division features two interwoven stories. In the first, its 2013: after an on stage meltdown