PositiveBooklistPopulated by a fully rendered, vibrant cast of characters, this warm, witty novel explores what it means to be part of a community.
Lauren Aliza Green
PositiveBooklistTender, affecting ... This character-driven story will please readers who appreciate astute observations about human behavior and messy family dramas.
Monica Wood
PositiveBooklistTold with compassion and empathy, Wood’s... tender novel explores the ways people can surprise themselves and others. A deeply humane and touching novel.
Kevin Kwan
PositiveBooklistA fizzy, delightful confection perfect for devouring by the pool this summer.
Wenyan Lu
PositiveBooklistA meditation on family, love, loyalty, and women’s roles in Chinese society. Recommended for readers who enjoy quiet novels about women questioning their life circumstances.
Sarah Tomlinson
PositiveBooklistTomlinson, the ghostwriter of many celebrity memoirs herself, ably demonstrates the fragile balance Mari must strike to earn her subjects’ trust while still uncovering the story readers want to hear ... An exploration of the many ways celebrities can wield their wealth and power, especially against each other.
Yael Goldstein-Love
PositiveBooklistA unique and clever mash-up of SF and relationship fiction, this compelling novel explores the joys and fears of being a parent through Hannah’s quest to find the truth and her son.