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Fiction
The Storm We Made
by Vanessa Chan
A well-positioned woman courted to become a WWII spy looks back at the role she played in the Japanese invasion of Malaysia. A moving portrait, told from multiple points of view, of a family devastated by war.
The Waters
by Bonnie Jo Campbell
In this haunting tale by a National Book Award finalist, “Herself,” a witchy herbalist in the swamps of Michigan, grapples with the secrets her family has kept from each other and her grand-daughter’s coming of age and desire for truth.
My Friends
by Hisham Matar
In an artful depiction of Libyan history during the Qaddafi regime, with real events driving the story line, a Pulitzer Prize-winner tells the story of three expats forced by the revolt in 2011 to make tough choices.
Beautyland
by Marie-Helene Bertino
Four-year-old Adina finds out she’s not human but an alien expected to report her experiences on Earth. A delightful but heart-wrenching story of womanhood, differentness, and trying to feel less alone.
Fourteen Days
by The Authors Guild
At the start of the pandemic, neighbors in a Lower East Side building gather to tell stories. Each neighbor’s tale is written by a different beloved author, but who wrote what isn’t revealed.
Nonfiction
Our Moon
by Rebecca Boyle
A scientist offers a singular interrogation of the significance of the moon. From tides to horoscopes, and so much in between, Boyle highlights all the ways the moon shaped the past and is integrated into our daily lives.
The Last Fire Season
by Manjula Martin
This Northern Californian is no stranger to the fire seasons affecting the region and has noticed the fires growing in size, length, and intensity. In this personal memoir, Martin asks how we can adapt to the new reality and what we urgently need to change now.
Our Hidden Conversations
by Michele Norris
The former NPR host began The Race Card Project 12 years ago with a simple prompt: Describe yourself. The results, discussed in this book, are an affecting portrait of contemporary American identity.
The Amish Wife
by Gregg Olsen
Gruesome murders in an Amish community all pointed to one man, Eli Stutzman. But no one ever thought to look into Stutzman’s wife’s mysterious death until now. A must-read for true-crime buffs.
Infectious Generosity
by Chris Anderson
In these divisive times, the head of TED offers a hopeful and actionable option: generosity. With stories and research, Anderson argues that people want to be more generous, and the practice is easier than you think.
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