April Davila books in order

Q: "How many books has April Davila written?"

"April Davila has written 1 book across 1 series."

Q: "What was April Davila's first book?"

"April Davila's first book is 142 Ostriches, published in 2020."

Q: "What is 142 Ostriches about?"

"142 Ostriches follows Tallulah Jones, who inherits her grandmother's ostrich ranch in the Mojave Desert just as the birds inexplicably stop laying eggs. The novel explores family dysfunction and personal ambition in a rural California setting."

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142 Ostriches	2020	Buy

April Davila is an American author and writing instructor from La Canada Flintridge, California. She holds a biology degree from Scripps College and studied writing at the University of Southern California. Her debut novel 142 Ostriches won the WILLA Award from Women Writing the West.

Set on an ostrich ranch in the Mojave Desert, 142 Ostriches draws on Davila’s background in biology and her interest in the intersection between land, family, and personal identity. The novel received praise for its vivid setting and its exploration of what it means to carry on a family legacy you never asked for.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has April Davila written?

April Davila has written 1 book across 1 series.

What was April Davila's first book?

April Davila’s first book is 142 Ostriches, published in 2020.

What is 142 Ostriches about?

142 Ostriches follows Tallulah Jones, who inherits her grandmother’s ostrich ranch in the Mojave Desert just as the birds inexplicably stop laying eggs. The novel explores family dysfunction and personal ambition in a rural California setting.

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