"Purgatoire follows a family with roots in northern Italy's Piedmont region as they resettle in southeast Colorado in the early 20th century. Their new American life turns out to be anything but a dream; nevertheless, they persist, because there is no going back."
"I love small presses. I like working with them. I choose to work with them. And at the same time, I've always accepted that it means that there's a certain level of recognition, widespread recognition, that my work's probably not going to get as a result of that."
"To have Powell's recognize Purgatoire is just incredibly humbling and exciting and a huge, huge, huge honor."
"I'd say that it's a story about Italian immigrants in rural southern Colorado that's based on my ancestors at the beginning of the 20th century and about the struggles that they face."
Purgatoire, a novel by Liz Prato, is set to release on April 7 and has been named the Powell's Books Pick for Portland 2026. The story follows a family from northern Italy's Piedmont region as they resettle in southeast Colorado during the early 20th century. The narrative combines multiple perspectives, styles, and timelines, delving into themes of love, hope, betrayal, loss, and secrets. Prato expresses gratitude for the recognition from Powell's, highlighting the significance for both her and her publisher, Forest Avenue Press.
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