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Beta Vulgaris: A Novel

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Notes From Your Bookseller

Millennial malaise and engrossing eco-horror are at the heart of this Minnesota beet farm. This uncanny tale is perfect for fans of Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder and The Vegetarian by Han Kang.

One of Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2025 One of The Millions' Most Anticipated Books of Winter 2025 A young woman’s seasonal job working a sugar beet harvest takes a surreal turn in this surprising and vivid debut.

Elise and her boyfriend, Tom, set off for Minnesota, hoping the paycheck from the sugar beet harvest will cover the rent on their Brooklyn apartment. Amidst the grueling work and familiar anxieties about her finances, Elise starts noticing strange things: threatening p...

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