Tannery Bay

The December selection for the Radio Bookclub is Tannery Bay, a novel co-written by Steven Dunn and Katie Jean Shinkle. The story takes place in the fictional town of Tannery Bay, where residents are stuck in a perpetual July. Caught in this eternal loop, the townspeople unite in defiance of The Owners, who control the local tannery, casino, and newspaper.With elements of magical realism, the novel explores themes of Black joy, Queer joy, and the transformative power of art and love.Steven Dunn joined the Radio Bookclub to discuss the novel. The episode aired on KGNU on Thursday, Dec. 26, at 9 a.m.