Carson Faust's If the Dead Belong Here is a haunting novel exploring grief, memory, and the spaces where the living and dead intersect. Through a narrative that blurs the boundaries between past and present, Faust examines how loss reshapes our understanding of home, family, and what it means to let go. The novel becomes a meditation on mourning and the ways we carry our dead with us, whether we want to or not.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Faust understands that grief doesn't follow a timeline or respect boundaries between worlds. This novel reminds us that the dead don't leave us, they become part of how we see everything, and that sometimes the hardest question is whether we're haunted or just refusing to say goodbye.

DETAILS: • Author: Carson Faust • Publisher: Viking • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: October 7, 2025 • ISBN: 9780593830895 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days