Books
Invocation features two warring academics in a debate that starts on the wrong foot, then quickly goes viral. Through a series of podcasts, Jungian oriented literature professor Carolina and Spanish cognitive scientist Alberto face off on the nature of dreams, the utility of romantic love, whether a frog must be kissed or flung, and other eclectic topics that ultimately pose the question: Can an open and honest dialogue between two people with very different perspectives lead to not only mutual understanding but love?
Reviews for The Mapmaker's Opera:
“Enchanting . . . with all the scope and majesty of the operatic productions that inspired her, Gonzalez's tale of love, longing, and loss is a sweeping, romantic adventure.”
--- Booklist
In The Mapmaker’s Opera, Béa Gonzalez has created a world bursting at the seams with images and ideas, social history, revolutionary fervour, all informed by an overwhelming passion for preservation. This is a wonderfully vibrant tapestry, enveloping the reader with its richnes...
---Quill & Quire
Describing a novel such as The Mapmaker's Opera is as difficult as trying to capture the essence of a rainbow on film.
--Books in Canada
Reviews for The Bitter Taste of Time:
“Extraordinary. Cracking open Béa Gonzalez’s The Bitter Taste of Time is like plunging head first into a Goya painting.”
----The Globe and Mail
“Gonzalez's ability to create a strong sense of place and develop fascinating characters makes this book a gem.”
----Edmonton Journal
“Sumptuous . . . Perfection lies in the details. With its top-flight storytelling and delicious prose, The Bitter Taste of Time leaves the sweet savour of a splendid piece of literature”
----The Vancouver Sun
