On Isabella Street

In Genevieve Graham's gripping novel, On Isabella Street, set against the backdrop of Toronto and Vietnam in the tumultuous sixties, two women from different walks of life navigate the intense social movements of the era. Marion, a psychiatrist, is challenged by the implications of deinstitutionalization while confronting the realities of mental health through a veteran's struggles. Meanwhile, Sassy, a spirited folk singer and outspoken activist, grapples with her family's wealth funding the gentrification impacting her friends, alongside her brother's decision to join the Marines. Their unlikely friendship deepens as they face a catastrophic event, highlighting the enduring bonds and devastating costs of war.