Literary Fiction

Avenue of Mysteries John Irving

AVENUE OF MYSTERIES takes place in Mexico and the Philippines, as the past collides with the future when a young  teen-age brother and sister deal with her ability to read minds

 

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Our Best Intentions Vibhuti Jain

OUR BEST INTENTIONS is a suspenceful drama about an imigrant father and daughter reexamining their familial bonds in a page-turning debut. Subtle, laced with humor, this powerful story offers a keen view of small town class and racial dynamics.

 

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Moon Witch, Spider King Marlon James

MOON WITCH SPIDER KING is a fantastically inventive story drawing from African myth and mythology. Neil Gaiman is quoted on the jacket saying he couldn't wait for this book.

 

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Treeborne Caleb Johnson
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All Woman and Springtime Brandon W. Jones

ALL WOMAN AND SPRINGTIME is an incredibly powerful story of two young girls growing up in one of North Korea's forced-labor camps. Because of the resilience shown by the two protagonists, they are able to manage life beyond the cruel sex trade. 
 

 

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The Line That Held Us David Joy

THE LINE THAT HELD US is another signature David Joy tale about murder and vengeance in Appalachia. This time a hunter accidently kills a member of a notoriously dangerous local family and enlists his best friend to attempt to keep the secret from the victim's vicious brother.

 

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When These Mountains Burn David Joy

WHEN THESE MOUNTAINS BURN is a gritty and gorgeous tale of the opiod epidemic in Appalachia, told from multiple sides. A father finally loses patience bailing his addict son out of trouble with his dealer, and decides to take the law into his own hands. A man whose workplace injury cost him his job and his health feeds...

Real Americans Rachel Khong

REAL AMERICANS gives readers a unique perspective on genetics - in a powerful and satisfying tale. Rachel Khong has created an enchanting and brilliant cast of characters that span seventy years and three continents. This book will cause us all to revisit our thoughts on family traits.

 

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The Invention of Wings Sue Monk Kidd

THE INVENTION OF WINGS debuted at #1 on The New York Times best-seller list. Based on a true story and inspired by a heroic woman, the riveting story is set prior to the Civil War and recognizes two sisters of privilege  struggling to be abolitionists going against their family, friends and community.

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Unsheltered Barbara Kingsolver

UNSHELTERED is the story of Willa, a middle aged woman who, in a attempt to get funding to fix up her shoddy old home, learns about the history of her town and especially about a former resident from the 1880's, Thatcher Greenwood. The story then shifts back and forth between Willa and Thatcher, drawing parallels...