Literary Fiction

Avenue of Mysteries John Irving

AVENUE OF MYSTERIES takes place in Mexico and the Philippines, as the past collides with the future when a young  teen-age brother and sister deal with her ability to read minds

 

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Black Woods, Blue Sky Eowyn Ivey

BLACK WOODS, BLUE SKY is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast in the Alaskan wilderness. A single mother is willing to take a chance on a life-changing move that might offer the daughter she loves an opportunity to be roam free and hopefully, safe.

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Our Best Intentions Vibhuti Jain

OUR BEST INTENTIONS is a suspenceful drama about an imigrant father and daughter reexamining their familial bonds in a page-turning debut. Subtle, laced with humor, this powerful story offers a keen view of small town class and racial dynamics.

 

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Moon Witch, Spider King Marlon James

MOON WITCH SPIDER KING is a fantastically inventive story drawing from African myth and mythology. Neil Gaiman is quoted on the jacket saying he couldn't wait for this book.

 

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Our Narrow Hiding Places Kristopher Jansma

OUR NARROW HIDING PLACES is a hauntingly beautiful intergenerational novel that seamlessly covers a family from Holland during the Nazi occupation during World War Two up to present times on the Jersey shore. There may not be a book better suited to the current historical moment, in which humanity, empathy, and giving...

Last Twilight in Paris Pam Jenoff

LAST TWILIGHT IN PARIS is based on the true, but little known story during the World War Two Nazi occupation, when of one of the most luxurious stores in Paris was used as a prison with the occupants forced to sell plunder from Jewish homes.                       

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Treeborne Caleb Johnson
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All Woman and Springtime Brandon W. Jones

ALL WOMAN AND SPRINGTIME is an incredibly powerful story of two young girls growing up in one of North Korea's forced-labor camps. Because of the resilience shown by the two protagonists, they are able to manage life beyond the cruel sex trade. 
 

 

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Real Americans Rachel Khong

REAL AMERICANS gives readers a unique perspective on genetics - in a powerful and satisfying tale. Rachel Khong has created an enchanting and brilliant cast of characters that span seventy years and three continents. This book will cause us all to revisit our thoughts on family traits.

 

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The Invention of Wings Sue Monk Kidd

THE INVENTION OF WINGS debuted at #1 on The New York Times best-seller list. Based on a true story and inspired by a heroic woman, the riveting story is set prior to the Civil War and recognizes two sisters of privilege  struggling to be abolitionists going against their family, friends and community.

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