JOANNE
HOWARD
AUTHOR OF SLEEPING IN THE SUN: A NOVEL
“I am delighted to welcome this impressive new voice into American literature. Joanne Howard is a writer to watch.”
Sleeping in the Sun
a novel
When two visitors arrive to the boarding house in India where an American boy is coming of age during the British Raj, truths unravel, disrupting his life and challenging the family’s sense of home. A unique historical angle ideal for fans of The Poisonwood Bible and The Inheritance of Loss.
“As the narrative builds toward an explosive climax, Sleeping in the Sun becomes more than just a story—it is a poignant exploration of the human experience that resonates far beyond the last chapter.”
Raves & Reviews for Sleeping in the Sun
Award Finalist, 2024 American Fiction Awards
“Tension is expertly built up, and the denouement is a masterpiece of interplay between characters—erudite, elegiac, and immensely affecting." — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ IndieReader
“The ending takes one’s breath away, and its impact will linger long after the last page. Highly recommended.” — Editors’ Choice, Historical Novel Society
More publications from Joanne
The Metaworker: Rare
Another New Caligraphy: Advice for Granddaughters
Stanford University 2019 Paul Kalanithi Award Honorable Mention: Hair
The Catalyst: Child of Weakness
“Would she, if she could, weave a new head of hair with all those strands,
Golden from year one and gray from year 45, pink and blue and dark red
From in between, and wear them proudly
The way the bower bird displays his nest in triumph?”
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