Reading News

The Manicurist’s Daughter by Susan Lieu– The author recounts her family’s journey of coming to America as Vietnam war refugees and opening successful nail salons, only for her mother to die during plastic surgery. 

Mother Island: A Daughter Claims Puerto Rico by Jamie Figueroa– Figueroa gains a better understanding of her Puerto Rican heritage as she learns the story of her family and ancestors while unlearning the whitewashing ideologies of her childhood. 

One Way Back by Christine Blasey Ford– Ford recalls her experience of testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee when they were considering Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court, whom she alleged sexually assaulted her back in the 1980s.

The Life of the Qur’an by Mohamad Jebara– Examines the history and cultural significance of the Qur’an. 

Nothing Ever Just Disappears by Diarmuid Hester– A history of several different queer artists and how their physical location impacted their work.

The Achilles Trap by Steve Coll– Coll examines the circumstances that brought about America’s war with Iraq and the country’s relationship with Saddam Hussein.

The Briar Book of the Dead by A.G. Slatter– After developing the ability to see and speak to the deceased, Ellie Briar discovers secrets with the potential to destroy the peace her family of witches has established in their town.

River Mumma by Zalika Reid-Benta– 20 something Alicia is approached by a Jamaica water deity who gives her 24 hours to complete a quest.

Night for Day by Roselle Lim– Exes get a second chance at romances when they find themselves working opposite shifts on the same job.

Last Call at the Local by Sarah Grunder Ruiz– Set in Ireland, an aspiring musician helps a pub owner revamp his business and finds romance along the way.

The Spy and I by Tiana Smith– Being mistaken for her spy sister, Dove must team up with her sister’s partner in order to save her sister and her country.

Next of Kin by Hannah Bonam-Young– Both attempting to get custody of their younger siblings, Chloe and Warren join households in hopes of passing CPS certification.

How to Live Free in a Dangerous World by Shayla Lawson– Through a series of essays, Lawson documents their experiences traveling through both personal and globally tumultuous times.

It’s Not You by Ramani Durvasula– Dr. Durvasula offers guidance to those who have dealt with and been in relationships with narcissistic people. 

My Side of the River by Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez– Guiterrez shares the experience of living in the United States with her siblings after her parents were deported when she was a teenager.

How We Named the Stars by Andres N. Ordorica– A scholarship student falls in love with his roommate. 

Dead in Long Beach, California by Venita Blackburn– A young woman steals her recently deceased brothers cell phone and starts impersonating him via text message.

Broughtupsy by Christina Cooke– A young woman returns home to Jamaica after the death of her brother.