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  • by Jing-Jing Lee

    A Library Journal Emerging Stars Pick
    “This is a brilliant, heart-breaking story with an unforgettable image of how women were silenced and disappeared by both war and culture.” —Xinran, author of The Good Women of China
    “An exquisite mystery, an enthralling novel. Equally touching and intriguing.” —Eoin Dempsey, author of White Rose, Black Forest
    “A . . . story about memory, trauma and ultimately love, How We Disappeared explores the impact of the Japanese invasion of Singapore on the local people, in particular on the hellishly misnamed “Comfort Women.”“ —New York Times
    A 21st century twelve-year-old seeks the truth behind his grandmother’s trauma in this moving novel of family, love, memory, and the toll of war. Weaving together two timelines and two very big secrets, this stunning debut opens a window on a little-known period of history, revealing the strength and bravery shown by numerous women in the face of terrible cruelty. Drawing in part on her family’s experiences, Jing-Jing Lee has crafted a profoundly moving, unforgettable novel about human resilience, the bonds of family and the courage it takes to confront the past.  
  • Author: Matt Haig Length: 352 pages
  • by Tim Desmond

    HOW CAN WE BE MORE MINDFUL WHEN THE WORLD IS THIS F*CKED UP?
  • by Owen O'Kane

    ‘Truly empowering – a book for everyone. It will help you figure out life.’Fearne Cotton All the benefits of therapy – 10 minutes at a time
    ‘Owen is bringing much needed therapy to all of us. He brings down the stigma attached to being vulnerable and is making talking about mental health approachable for everyone. His book is brilliant and I highly recommend.’ Dr Rupy Aujla, MBBS, BSc, MRCGP The Doctor’s Kitchen
    ‘Anyone looking to understand how therapy can help them help themselves, should look no further than Owen’s humorous and empowering book.’ Benedict Cumberbatch
    Let Owen O’Kane, psychotherapist, former NHS Clinical Lead and Sunday Times bestselling author of TEN TO ZEN, show you how anyone can use simple, understandable techniques to unlock better mental health. Smart, short techniques throughout the day can form a healthier perspective.
  • by C. Pam Zhang

    A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR
    A WASHINGTON POST NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR
    ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR
    ONE OF NPR'S BEST BOOKS OF 2020
    LONGLISTED FOR THE 2020 BOOKER PRIZE
    FINALIST FOR THE 2020 CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE
    WINNER OF THE ROSENTHAL FAMILY FOUNDATION AWARD, FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS
    A NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION "5 UNDER 35" HONOREE
    NATIONAL BESTSELLER
    “Belongs on a shelf all of its own.” —NPR
    “Outstanding.” —The Washington Post
    “Revolutionary . . . A visionary addition to American literature.” —Star Tribune
    An electric debut novel set against the twilight of the American gold rush, two siblings are on the run in an unforgiving landscape—trying not just to survive but to find a home. Both epic and intimate, blending Chinese symbolism and reimagined history with fiercely original language and storytelling, How Much of These Hills Is Gold is a haunting adventure story, an unforgettable sibling story, and the announcement of a stunning new voice in literature. On a broad level, it explores race in an expanding country and the question of where immigrants are allowed to belong. But page by page, it’s about the memories that bind and divide families, and the yearning for home.  
  • Author: N. Scott Momaday Length: 224 pages
  • by Chris Bohjalian

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the acclaimed author of The Flight Attendant: “Historical fiction at its best…. The book is a thriller in structure, and a real page-turner, the ending both unexpected and satisfying” (Diana Gabaldon, bestselling author of the Outlander series, The Washington Post).
    A twisting, tightly plotted novel of historical suspense from one of our greatest storytellers, Hour of the Witch is a timely and terrifying story of socially sanctioned brutality and the original American witch hunt.  
  • by Jamie Ford

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “An impressive, bitter, and sweet debut that explores the age-old conflicts between father and son, the beauty and sadness of what happened to Japanese Americans in the Seattle era during World War II, and the depths and longing of deep-heart love.”—Lisa See
    “A tender and satisfying novel.”—Garth Stein, bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain
  • by Lesley Glaister

    Four English sisters share a terrible family secret in this novel from "the suspense writers' suspense writer" and author of Trick or Treat (Harper's Bazaar).
    Winner of the Somerset Maugham and Betty Trask Awards
    "A fairytale gone gruesomely wrong", Lesley Glaister's debut novel was the recipient of the Somerset Maugham Award, for which she joined the likes of Angela Carter, Doris Lessing, Sarah Waters, and Ian McEwan (The Literary Review). An "eerily tragic and mesmerizing first novel" (Publishers Weekly), Honour Thy Father is "a true original" (The Sunday Times).
  • Author: Yaa Gyasi Length: 320 pages
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