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The Mystery Writer
The Mystery Writer: A Novel
by Sulari Gentill
Highly Recommended! (1/18/2024)
"The Mystery Writer" was a well-written, standalone novel which was completely engrossing and highly recommended. (I completed reading the entire book within 48 hours!)
King of the Armadillos
King of the Armadillos
by Wendy Chin-Tanner
5 Stars! (5/29/2023)
Beautifully written, Wendy Chin-Tanner is an extraordinary new voice. Inspired by her father's experience at a Leprosarium, a long-forgotten community, her characters add texture and depth to a propulsive story. Written with great sensitivity and care, I highly recommend " …more
Paper Names
Paper Names: A Novel
by Susie Luo
Great Debut Novel (3/22/2023)
"Paper Names" is a debut novel, written by Susie Luo, which I thoroughly enjoyed and would highly recommend.

The story is told through the viewpoints of three people: Tony, a Chinese immigrant, his daughter Tammy and Oliver, a white lawyer who lives in the building where …more
Clytemnestra
Clytemnestra: A Novel
by Costanza Casati
A Modern Retelling of a Greek Myth (1/14/2023)
Costanza Casati’s debut novel is a creative retelling of the life of Clytemnestra, a classical heroine of Greek mythology. She is strong, powerful, fearless, ambitious, and loyal. A woman who is unwilling to be solely defined by the culture and norms of her time. The story …more
The Family Izquierdo
The Family Izquierdo: A Novel
by Rubén Degollado
Heart-lifting! (9/6/2022)
Heart-lifting - a work of love, hope and authenticity. A short story collection of a multi-generational Mexican American family written with soul! An easy read.
Daughters of the Flower Fragrant Garden
Daughters of the Flower Fragrant Garden: Two Sisters Separated by China's Civil War
by Zhuqing Li
Absolutely Beautiful Prose (6/17/2022)
This beautifully written book spans continents and extends across a century. Set against the backdrop of a time of great political, social, and cultural change in China, the author tells the indelible story of her aunts, two sisters whose lives demonstrated courage, …more
The Latinist
The Latinist: A Novel
by Mark Prins
The Latinist by Mark Prins (10/23/2021)
Through the main characters of Tessa Templeton, PhD candidate and her mentor Chris Eccles, Oxford Professor, the author presents a contemporary re-envisioning of the Greek myth of Apollo and Daphne.

It was disappointing that there was so little dialogue between Chris and …more
New York, My Village
New York, My Village: A Novel
by Uwem Akpan
Simply the best! (8/29/2021)
Written with beautiful prose, we follow Ekong Udousro from Nigeria to New York City where he has been given a fellowship in a small publishing house where he can continue working on a collection of stories of the Biafran War. He is both thrilled at the opportunity to learn …more
The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World
The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World: A Novel
by Laura Imai Messina
The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World (7/19/2021)
This is a beautiful meditation on life, love and loss. Read it, you won't be disappointed.
All the Water I've Seen Is Running
All the Water I've Seen Is Running: A Novel
by Elias Rodriques
What was the point? (6/17/2021)
When I reached the last page of this book, I asked myself "What was the point?" I was so looking forward to reading a book from an African-American author I had never heard of. Unfortunately, I was extremely disappointed. The characters were uninspiring and the story was …more
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