Leah Shepherd

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All the Summers in Between

A worthwhile novel, especially for fans of the music of the 1960s and 1970s.
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The Curse of Pietro Houdini

Ideal for historical-fiction fans who want insight on Italian civilians surviving World War II.
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The Brightest Star

Tsukiyama imagines Wong’s conversations, letters and emotions, but at times the narrative feels detached, like a history book or Wikipedia page. The novel is most effective at showing what it took to be a star during the movie business’s early years, especially for a Chinese American woman.
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The Daughters of Madurai

Recommended for readers looking for an evocative, clear-eyed family saga set in India and for fans of Alka Joshi’s The Henna Artist and Sue Monk Kidd’s The Book of Longings.
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Queen of Thieves

The author’s writing style is often clever and sharp, but sometimes settles into cliche. The story comes to a satisfying, if predictable, ending. For readers who have a fondness for English characters.
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The Year of Our Love

This book is recommended for readers who like an unconventional love story and are interested in the political and social upheaval in Italy during the late 20th century.
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