FOR FANS OF EXIT WEST AND PACHINKO:
The Immortals of Tehran: A Novel by Ali Araghi
“Fans of Gabriel García Márquez will delight in this fantastical—and fantastic novel.” —Library Journal, starred review
Exploring the brutality of history while conjuring the astonishment of magical realism, The Immortals of Tehran is a novel about the incantatory power of words and the revolutionary sparks of love, family, and poetry—set against the indifferent, relentless march of time.
Melville House | Available in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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FOR FANS OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD AND HOMEGOING:
Conjure Women: A Novel by Afia Atakora
“Lush, irresistible . . . It took me into the hearts of women I could otherwise never know. I was transported.” —Amy Bloom, New York Times bestselling author of White Houses and Away
A mother and daughter with a shared talent for healing—and for the conjuring of curses—are at the heart of this dazzling first novel.
Random House | Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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FOR FANS OF SWEETBITTER AND NORMAL PEOPLE:
If I Had Your Face: A Novel by Frances Cha
“A novel about female strength, spirit, resilience—and the solace that friendship can sometimes provide.” —The Washington Post
A riveting debut novel set in contemporary Seoul, Korea, about four young women making their way in a world defined by impossible standards of beauty, after-hours room salons catering to wealthy men, ruthless social hierarchies, and K-pop mania
Ballantine Books | Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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FOR FANS OF THE MOTHERS AND OLIVE KITTERIDGE:
The House of Deep Water by Jeni McFarland
“A masterful exploration of class, race and what it means to be a woman.” —Bianca Marais, author of Hum If You Don’t Know the Words
A stunning and perceptive debut novel three women learn what it means to come home—and to make peace with the family, love affairs, and memories they’d once left behind.
Putnam | Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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FOR READERS OF CELESTE NG AND TAYARI JONES:
What’s Left of Me Is Yours: A Novel by Stephanie Scott
“Mesmerizing.” –Los Angeles Times
A gripping debut set in modern-day Tokyo and inspired by a true crime, about a young woman’s search for the truth about her mother’s life—and her murder.
Doubleday | Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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FOR READERS OF TOMMY ORANGE and OCEAN VUONG:
How Much of These Hills Is Gold: A Novel by C Pam Zhang
“A fully immersive epic drama packed with narrative riches and exquisitely crafted prose.” —San Francisco Chronicle
A haunting adventure story set against the twilight of the American gold rush where two siblings are on the run in an unforgiving landscape—trying not just to survive but to find a home.
Riverhead | Available in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
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