Check out our quarterly staff picks below!
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-Recommended by Tracy Nakashima
Set during the 1960s, this story follows the life of a brilliant female chemist who becomes America’s most beloved cooking show host after being fired from her job at the lab. This book does a fantastic job of highlighting thought-provoking perspectives and issues from the sixties with great humor and nuance. Every character, including the main character Elizabeth Zott, is incredibly well developed and so specific in the purpose they serve. If you’re looking for a book with a great plot woven with even greater wit & deeper meaning, this is for you!
- Recommended by Candyce Ha
This novel, infused with magical realism, is a story of loss, survival, and spiritual awakening, blending eastern and western sensibilities. The book takes place during the European holocaust and the Hindu Kali Yuga (the “Age of Darkness”). It follows the journey and transformation of Ester Grunspan, who uses her skills as a tailor to navigate war-torn Europe and eventually emigrate to India. The narrator of the story and Esther’s protector over the years is Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu God who destroy obstacles, bestows, wishes, and avenges evils. This is a beautiful and surprising book, unlike anything I’ve ever read, with an ending open to the reader’s imagination and interpretation.
Recommended by Gail Mishkin
This book centers around a beautiful love story that spans over a decade in modern London. It’s equal parts joyful and heartbreaking, and is the perfect book to read during the holiday season. The plot is intricate, tender, and as sad as some moments are, the story finishes with a heartwarming feeling and leaves you ready to soak up all the holiday spirit.
- Recommended by Candyce Ha
“Elinor agreed to it all, for she did not think he deserved the compliment of rational opposition.” Join sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood as they navigate love, heartbreak, and societal expectations, ultimately highlighting their contrasting personalities.
-Recommended by Lili Eloyan
Book 2 of the King’s Fool Mystery series
Protagonist Will Somers is Henry VIII’s court jester, but definitely not a fool, in this exuberant book set in Tudor England. If you are a fan of historical fiction and mysteries, then this riveting read, filled with period details and dialect, will keep you entertained and wanting more. And there are more to come.
Recommended by Gail Mishkin