In Eva Baltasar’s “Boulder” (ISBN: 9789392099694), a cook finds love with Samsa, who gives her the nickname “Boulder.” They move to Reykjavik, where Samsa’s desire for a child clashes with Boulder’s yearning for freedom. This queer novel explores the complexities of love, motherhood, and self-discovery amidst a changing world, told in beautiful, saga-like prose.