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Discussion Notes: Granma’s Porch by Alexia TolasThis week’s story:  Granma’s Porch by Alexia TolasNext week’s story:  Javi by Han OngRated: CleanGerald, Andy and Anais discuss the 2019 Commonwealth Short Story Prize “Granma’s Porch” by Alexia Tolas. It’s the story of Helena, a Bahamanian teenager on the island of Long Island who falls in love with a new boy who moves into town and contends with sexual desire in the midst of a very particular cultural context. This was Andy’s favorite story in recent weeks. It reminded Anais of Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn which we discussed on the Literary Roadhouse Bookclub episode 19. Gerald and Anais wrestle with questions of consent in teenage love affairs.Have thoughts on this story?Did we miss a crucial piece of this story? Tell us below! Or on Twitter @litroadhouse or in our FB group The Literary Roadhouse Readers. Join the Literary Roadhouse Readers Facebook Group! Support us on Patreon We are an indie podcast dependent on contributions from listeners like you. You decide how much to give and every bit helps. Support us on Patreon							 Looking for more to read? Click here for a full list of all short stories discussed on the podcast. The post Ep 167: Granma’s Porch by Alexia Tolas appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

<h2>Discussion Notes: Granma’s Porch by Alexia Tolas</h2><p>This week’s story: <a href="https://granta.com/granmas-porch-tolas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Granma’s Porch by Alexia Tolas</a></p><p>Next week’s story: <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/06/10/javi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Javi by Han Ong</a></p><p><strong>Rated: Clean</strong></p><p>Gerald, Andy and Anais discuss the 2019 Commonwealth Short Story Prize “Granma’s Porch” by Alexia Tolas. It’s the story of Helena, a Bahamanian teenager on the island of Long Island who falls in love with a new boy who moves into town and contends with sexual desire in the midst of a very particular cultural context. This was Andy’s favorite story in recent weeks. It reminded Anais of <em>Here Comes the Sun</em> by Nicole Dennis-Benn which we discussed on the Literary Roadhouse Bookclub episode 19. Gerald and Anais wrestle with questions of consent in teenage love affairs.</p><p></p><h2>Have thoughts on this story?</h2><p></p><p>Did we miss a crucial piece of this story? Tell us below! Or on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/litroadhouse" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@litroadhouse</a> or in our FB group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/LRHreaders/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Literary Roadhouse Readers</a>.</p><p></p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/LRHreaders/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <br>Join the Literary Roadhouse Readers Facebook Group!<br><p></p> <h2>Support us on Patreon</h2> <p>We are an indie podcast dependent on contributions from listeners like you. You decide how much to give and every bit helps.</p> <a href="#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><br>Support us on Patreon<br>		<br>					</a> <h2>Looking for more to read?</h2> <em><a href="http://www.literaryroadhouse.com/stories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for a full list of all short stories discussed on the podcast.</a></em> <p>The post <a href="https://www.literaryroadhouse.com/ep-167-granmas-porch-by-alexia-tolas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep 167: Granma’s Porch by Alexia Tolas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.literaryroadhouse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Literary Roadhouse</a>.</p>

Granma's Porch - Alexia Tolas - Literary Roadhouse Ep 167