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    Memorial by Bryan Washington
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    A beautifully written, character-driven exploration of modern love, family, and identity. Not for those who want a tidy romance, but a must-read for fans of nuanced, literary fiction.

    He’s cracking eggs by the stove, slipping yolks into a pair of pans. After they’ve settled, he salts them, drizzling mayonnaise with a few sprigs of oregano. Mike used to have this thing about srirach...

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    Lucky Boy by Shanthi Sekaran
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    Heart-wrenching and thought-provoking, "Lucky Boy" is a powerful novel about motherhood and impossible choices. Be ready for emotional intensity and big questions, but you'll find yourself caring for both sides. Highly recommended for readers who don't shy away from messy, real-world issues.

    The decision wasn’t a symbolic one. She’d bought a black Mysore silk sari on University Avenue on a whim one day. Also on a whim, she’d had the sari blouse stitched in the provocative new cut, held to...

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    Mr. Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo
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    A bold, witty, and poignant exploration of family, secrets, and self-discovery, 'Mr. Loverman' is a unique character portrait that’s equal parts fun and deeply moving. Great for fans of rich voices and real-life complexity.

    Morris is suffering from that affliction known as teetotalism. Oh yes, not another drop of drink is goin’ pass his lips before he leaves this earth in a wooden box, he said just now when we was in the...

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    Moon Over Soho - Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch
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    Smart, funny, and clever urban fantasy with a jazzy twist. Not quite as strong as the first, but still a unique, entertaining read for fans of magical mysteries - definitely worth continuing the series.

    IT’S A sad fact of modern life that if you drive long enough, sooner or later you must leave London behind. If you drive northeast up the A12 you eventually come to Colchester, Britain’s first Roman c...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Rivers of London )

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    Caucasia by Danzy Senna
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    A beautifully crafted exploration of race, family, and identity that’s as thought-provoking as it is heartfelt. Read it if you like character-driven stories that challenge the way you see the world.

    Before I ever saw myself, I saw my sister. When I was still too small for mirrors, I saw her as the reflection that proved my own existence. Back then, I was content to see only Cole, three years olde...

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    Native Speaker by Chang-rae Lee
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    A quietly powerful novel exploring cultural identity, family, and alienation - more literary meditation than spy caper. Worth picking up if you’re in the mood for something thoughtful and beautifully written.

    I didn’t know what she was handing me. She had been compiling it without my knowledge for the last year or so we were together. Eventually I would understand that she didn’t mean the list as exhaustiv...

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    This Cursed House by Del Sandeen
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    A compelling debut that blends southern gothic chills with family drama and rich historical detail. Though not a non-stop horror show, it offers satisfying twists and powerful themes - worth checking out if you want your scares with substance.


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    The Light in the Forest by Conrad Richter
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    A classic coming-of-age tale that honestly explores identity and culture clash in early America - worth reading for fans of thoughtful, character-driven historical fiction.

    THE BOY was about fifteen years old. He tried to stand very straight and still when he heard the news, but inside of him everything had gone black. It wasn’t that he couldn’t endure pain. In summer he...

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    American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
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    A bold, funny, and insightful graphic novel about identity, culture, and self-acceptance that’s as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. Definitely worth checking out - even if you’re new to the graphic novel scene.


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    Wow, No Thank You. by Samantha Irby
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    Perfect for when you need to laugh about adulting, bodies, and the absurdity of everyday life - just don’t hand it to your prim aunt. A highlight for fans of honest, offbeat memoirs.

    I live for a glamorous lifestyle blog featuring some gorgeous ingenue with piles of secret wealth that she never divulges to the unsuspecting slobs on the other side of the screen. How does she afford...

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