Marina Carreira’s Dead Things and Where to Put Them shares the hardships of marriage and motherhood during a pandemic. The exploration of loss within the context of various relationships provides a nuanced look at how grief manifests in everyday life, especially in the face of isolation and uncertainty. Carreira’s third collection highlights moments of strength, connection, and hope, and inspires readers to locate their own resilience amidst loss and the unprecedented. With vivid imagery and bittersweet moments, Carreira navigates the space between life and loss.

About the Author

Marina Carreira (she/her/hers) is a queer Luso-American writer and multimedia artist from Newark, New Jersey. She is the author of Save the Bathwater and I Sing to That Bird Knowing It Won’t Sing Back.

Book Details

Title: Dead Things and Where to Put Them 

Author: Marina Carreira

Publisher: CavanKerry Press

Publication date: ‎October 9, 2025

Language: English

Paperback: 96 pp

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