New American authors
Suzette Partido
In an irreverent, time-traveling coming-of-age story about family, love, and resilience, Partido strikes a balance between two perspectives — motherly and subversive. She engages her readers in an easy intimacy, bringing them along with her on the relentless pursuit of safe harbor for her family while navigating a revolving door of struggle, exasperation, kindness, community, and laugh-out-loud naughtiness, wrapped in a promise of unyielding love.”
– City Lights Publishers
Love Will Save Us, Right?
“… reads like a heady concoction of Dorothy Allison, Anne Lamott, Alison Bechdel and David Sedaris.”
– City Lights Publishers
Advance Praise for Love Will Save Us, Right?
Essential reading for anyone trying to make sense of America’s broken promises while finding beauty in all the broken places. A stunning debut from an exciting new voice in American literature.”–Ariel Gore, author of Rehearsals for Dying: Digressions on Love and Cancer
11/12/25
Reading & Signing
San Francisco, CA
City Lights Bookstore
261 Columbus Ave.
SF CA 94133
12/6/25
Reception & Reading
San Diego, CA
First UU Church of SD
4190 Front Street
SD CA 92103
FUNDRAISER FOR CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
12/20/25
Reading & Signing
San Diego, CA
Location TBD
1/10/26
Reading & Signing
Los Angeles, CA
Location TBD
★★★★★
“Love Will Save Us, Right? is a moving, authentic, engaging dive into the realities of parenting, loving and giving care at the end of capitalism. Suzette Partido’s astute and inviting storytelling brings both a political lens and a sturdy tenderness to the project of family-making while queer, low-income, disabled. This book sparkles with life, humor and infinite chutzpah.”
- Michelle Tea
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author of Valencia
Laughing while living through late stage capitalism. Loving while scraping by in dangerous times. Learning within a neurodiverse operating system. Love will save us, right?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the published book available to purchase on-line?
Yes, you can pre-order and order the book from City Lights Publishers
Is there a kindle or audio version of the book?
There is not a kindle version. An audio version is planned for release in early 2026.
How can my local bookstore carry the book?
City Lights publications are distributed to bookstores and libraries by Ingram Publisher Services.
For City Lights titles directly or contact information for bookstores, and libraries.
Is there a way to support this writer’s work?
Suzette is available for public readings, presentations, etc. Fill out a contact form. She also has a Patreon page.
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