UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us for a special Instagram Live interview (https://www.instagram.com/belcantobooks/) 

with Bren Bataclan on Wednesday 2/24 at 5PM Pacific!

About the Book: 

When people ask Bren Bataclan to describe the tumultuous life with his mom Fe, they often ask, “How did you turn out so nice?” Bataclan’s memoir illustrates many volatile, often hilarious experiences with a tantrum-prone, narcissistic, hoarder mom. Yet Fe is fundamentally a loving and gay-supportive, though often challenging, Filipina mother. Bataclan shares a journey tracing his family’s immigration from the Philippines to the United States. You will remember his bittersweet story forever, as he moves from coping to thriving, with frustration, trauma, compassion, and eventual acceptance.

Praise for "Fe": 

“This graphic memoir will make you laugh out loud, interrupting whoever is nearby so you can show them Bataclan’s story to make them laugh, too. Fe will also break your heart. Whether you are a person with a living mother still in the world, or like Bataclan, remembering your mother through stories, this graphic memoir will crack you open with its honesty, humor, generosity; all its names for love.” 

—Grace Talusan, author of "The Body Papers"

Join us for a special Instagram Live interview (https://www.instagram.com/belcantobooks/) 

with Anna Gomez on Tuesday 3/16 at 5PM Pacific!

About the Book: 

Filipino born and raised author Anna Gomez (a.k.a acclaimed novelist Christine Brae) and actor Kristoffer Polaha (Wonder Woman 1984 & Hallmark's Mystery 101 series) launch their Hawaii-based multicultural romance series, From Kona With Love, on March 9. Book one, "Moments Like This," is a sweet interracial romance that is as breathtakingly atmospheric as it is charmingly poignant. It's the perfect escapist romance with themes of starting over and following your destiny.  

Praise for "Moments Like This":

"A heart-wrenching tale of two people destined to be together. Even those who are not fans of romance will enjoy the relationships, scenery, and beautiful prose of this book. Five stars!" 

—San Francisco Book Review