Tell the Wolves I'm Home

In 1987, fourteen-year-old June Elbus loses her beloved uncle Finn, a renowned painter, to a mysterious illness—AIDS. When she unexpectedly befriends Toby, Finn’s grieving partner, the two form a secret bond built on love, loss, and the need to keep parts of Finn alive. Tender, atmospheric, and achingly honest, Tell the Wolves I’m Home is a coming-of-age story about family, grief, and the transformative power of unexpected connection.

~ Included for its poignant exploration of queer love, chosen bonds, and the ripple effects of the AIDS crisis. A bittersweet and beautiful novel that lingers long after the last page. ~