Urrea Novel Chosen for 12th Volume of Powell’s Indiespensable

uis Urrea’s new novel Into the Beautiful North is being distributed through Powell’s Book’s Indiespensable, a subscription club that delivers popular new books with a focus on independent publishers.  Subscribers recieve a new book every six weeks, and according to them, the package often includes ” bonus DVDs or CDs, prepublication copies of books we’re looking forward to, mugs, posters, chocolate.”  The total cost of each shipment is $39.95.  This seems quite expensive, until you realize how much you get.  This particular package includes a signed hardcover first-edition of the book in addition to a ocally produced, autographed chapbook featuring the work of up-and-coming writers.

Congratulations, Luis.