Nathan Newman on their queer debut novel ‘How to Leave the House’

Nathan Newman’s debut novel How to Leave the House is anything but typical.

Set over the course of a single day, the book spirals outward from the mind of its protagonist, Natwest, into the lives of a rich cast of townspeople. You meet a teacher, a dentist, a mother, an Imam. With wit, emotional depth and sharp observational humour, Newman explores how perspective shapes out understanding of ourselves and those around us.

How to Leave The House manages to be both intimate and expansive, funny and devastating. Nathan Newman’s approach to storytelling feels deeply reflective on how we move through the world today. It’s a debut that invites readers to step outside of themselves, if only for a day.

We sat down with Nathan to

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