Yes Yes More More

Anna Wood's debut collection of short stories, "Yes Yes More More," explores the life of a woman through decades, featuring friendship, memory, pleasure, and love. The stories are filled with acutely observed comic dialogue, surrealism, and quiet heartbreak, and are accompanied by pop songs as tiny portals into another world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2021
Publisher: The Indigo Press

Two schoolgirls in Bolton, England, consume acid just before their English class, embarking on a surreal and chaotic journey. Meanwhile, a film journalist engages in a captivating conversation with Marcel Proust, sharing tea and a KitKat during a long train ride. The atmosphere at an afterparty takes a dark turn when it becomes a crime scene. Colleagues, possibly in love, engage in a delicate dance of avoidance, avoiding discussing their relationship openly. A woman, seeking a fresh start, flees to New Orleans and discovers unexpected treasures amidst the vibrant city.

In her electrifying debut novel, Anna Wood skillfully weaves together the tapestry of a woman's life, traversing through decades filled with friendships, love, transformation, and unexpected encounters. With a keen eye for detail and a vibrant prose style, she paints vivid portraits of characters who stumble, shimmy, and revel in moments of rupture, horror, and joy. The stories oscillate between acutely observed comic dialogue, giddy surrealism, and quiet heartbreak, all accompanied by the omnipresent presence of music—pop songs serving as tiny portals into alternate worlds.

Yes, Yes, More, More is a rich tapestry of friendship, memory, pleasure, and love. It explores the complexities of human relationships, the power of music to evoke emotions, and the search for meaning and identity in a world that is constantly shifting and evolving. Through its captivating stories and vibrant characters, this novel offers readers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people who are extraordinary in their own ways, reminding us that life is a journey filled with surprises and that love, in all its forms, can be found in the most unexpected places.

Weight: 194g
Dimension: 131 x 197 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911648284