Everywhere You Don't Belong

In "Everywhere You Don't Belong," Gabriel Bump introduces us to Claude McKay Love, a young black man navigating his identity and choices amid the challenges of growing up on Chicago's South Side. Raised by his civil rights-era grandmother, Claude grapples with his place in a world turned upside down by a neighborhood riot, ultimately seeking escape and purpose through college. With a blend of humor and poignancy, Bump's debut novel explores themes of love, hope, and family, marking the emergence of a powerful new voice in literature.