Stephen Graham Jones' Mongrels is a coming-of-age novel about a boy growing up in a family of werewolves, drifting across the American South while hiding their nature. Through the story of a nephew learning what it means to be a werewolf (or not), Jones explores poverty, family loyalty, and what it means to be an outsider. The novel becomes both horror and tender family story, proving that Jones can make werewolves heartbreaking and that the best monster stories are always about being human.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Jones uses werewolves to explore class, family, and belonging with more heart than most literary fiction. This novel reminds us that monsters are outsiders, that family is who stays with you, and that Jones writes about the margins of America better than almost anyone.

DETAILS: • Author: Stephen Graham Jones • Publisher: William Morrow & Company • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: January 24, 2017 • ISBN: 9780062412706 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days