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Crown

A structurally innovative novel that will evoke in readers a satisfying sense of hopefulness even for characters in worrisome circumstances.
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The Original Daughter

This novel should appeal to readers who appreciate relationship-based stories within families; also a good candidate for book clubs.

Goddess Complex

This well-crafted, mysterious novel with some dystopian twists is a worthwhile read. Fans of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale will devour it.

Hunchback

Insightful, bold, and provocative. An easy read but an unpredictable story that will provide ample material for book group discussions. Ichikawa’s excellent work is wholly relatable for anyone who has ever felt out of place in society and longed to fit in.
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Loca

With themes of relationships, love, and family, this tale will resonate with readers who have faced hardships and who have had to search for and embrace their identity. A welcome addition to collections.
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Apartment Women

Via breezy, engaging storytelling, Gu’s realist novel explores the roles of women, with protagonists who discuss parenting and work-life balance while contending with meeting social, cultural, and societal mores. Readers will eagerly follow this story through to see which couples, if any, succeed in meeting the concept behind this distinctive living situation. A good pick for book clubs.
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Miss Kim Knows: And Other Stories

Set in Korea, these stories give readers a hard look at the universality found among humans. This is another winner for Cho and a good selection for readers who are looking for bite-sized stories to ponder. These brief stories pack quite a bit into their narratives.
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Love Can’t Feed You

Those who enjoyed Jean Kwok’s Girl in Translation and Suzy Yang’s White Ivy will find much to appreciate from this new voice, and Sy leaves plenty of room for a sequel.

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