Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi is an excellent choice for readers who love character-driven novels that center estranged sibling relationships. The plot is the supporting character in this one and the main story is told through the relationship between sisters Jayne and June.
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Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka was incredibly hard to put down and I kept finding any excuse to keep reading it.
New Book Releases – September 2022
It’s a new month with new books – let’s find the perfect one for you! Below you will find a curated selection of books that are available this month.
Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe
Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe was a powerful coming-of-age debut that I keep thinking about. It’s set in the southside of Chicago during the late nineties, in the Robert Taylor Homes.
In an Instant by Suzanne Redfearn
In an Instant by Suzanne Redfearn is for my book friends who love a YA book that breaks your heart and makes you reflect on life.
American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson
American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson a slow burn novel that blends an intelligence mystery with the protagonist’s personal reflection on her career and life.
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez was a five-star read for me in June and is another YA novel that has the depth of adult literary fiction.
The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz
Date Read: May 30, 2022 Publication Date: May 31, 2022 Rating: 2.0 / 5.0 Format: Audio Book Page Count: 448 Listening Time: 16 hours 19 minutes Print Publisher: Celadon Books Audio Publisher: Macmillan Audio My goodness, this book was a commitment. I adore literary fiction, especially deep family stories, and I choose character over plotContinue reading “The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz”
Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour
Date Read: May 14, 2022 Publication Date: May 31, 2022 Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Format: Audio Book Page Count: 304 Listening Time: 8 hours 1 minute Print Publisher: Flatiron Books Audio Publisher: MacMillan Audio I was not prepared for how this book would impact me emotionally which is the risk I always take, as someoneContinue reading “Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour”
Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance by Alison Espach
Date Read: April 18, 2022 Publication Date: May 17, 2022 Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Format: Audio Book Page Count: 352 Listening Time: 12 hours 17 minutes Print Publisher: Henry Holt & Company Audio Publisher: MacMillan Audio In this emotional coming of age story, we meet Sally and her older sister, Kathy, when they are inContinue reading “Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance by Alison Espach”