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Homeland Elegies

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From a Pulitzer Prize–winning author comes a “passionate, disturbing, unputdownable” read (Salman Rushdie): In a blend of fact and fiction, this deeply personal narrative follows a father and son as they contend with identity, dreams, and hope. “Dazzling… a deeply personal examination of the American dream” (Entertainment Weekly).

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Fifty Words for Rain

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A 2020 Good Morning America Book Club Pick that heralds the arrival of “a talented new author” (Kristin Hannah): This riveting historical novel follows the sweeping story of Nori, a half-Black girl born into a noble Japanese family during World War II. “I inhaled Fifty Words for Rain in one day. I had no choice” (The New York Times Book Review).

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The Last Story of Mina Lee

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A “poignant” New York Times bestseller (The Seattle Times) and Reese’s Book Club pick! Upon discovering that her mother, Mina, has died under suspicious circumstances, Margot sets out to unravel Mina’s mysterious past. “Fans of Amy Tan and Kristin Hannah will love Kim’s brilliant debut” (Booklist starred review).

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The White Coat Diaries

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Fans of Grey’s Anatomy will devour this “absorbing” read (Kirkus Reviews): After she lands her dream medical residency, ambitious Norah finds herself grappling with unexpected romance and shocking secrets — and questioning her plans for her future. “Enjoyable and realistic… Sinha’s tale is one to savor” (Publishers Weekly).

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Snow in Vietnam

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If you take elements of Clementine Wamariya’s memoir, THE GIRL WHO SMILED BEADS, and Oliver Stone’s docudrama, HEAVEN & EARTH,…