Laura Stein

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Habitations

A pensive yet gently humorous listen for fans of sensitively drawn character studies. Recommended for fans of Amitava Kumar’s Immigrant, Montana.

‘Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend’ by MJ Wassmer | LJ Review of the Day

‘The Goodbye Process: Stories’ by Mary Jones | LJ Review of the Day

The Goodbye Process: Stories

Short story fans might just discover their new favorite author in this arresting collection, a must-have.
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A Long Way Home: A Memoir

An uplifting story of resilience and one young man’s determined search for the family he lost long ago. Recommended for listeners who enjoyed Nicole Chung’s All You Can Ever Know or Jenny Heijun Wills’s Older Sister, Not Necessarily Related.

Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend

Wassmer’s debut novel succeeds in being the opposite of its title. He might become a new favorite for fans of John Scalzi and David Wong (a.k.a. Jason Pargin).
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Omega Farm: A Memoir

For those ready to reflect on the pandemic and not opposed to a jumping timeline, this deeply personal story resonates.
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Small Worlds

Richly complex literary fiction, highly recommended for lovers of romance in the vein of Tia Williams’s Seven Days in June or the lyricism of Elif Shafak’s novels.

How To Say Babylon: A Memoir

This book is an audible joy and will have wide appeal to memoir readers.
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