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For the bookworms in your life
- Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Kuang’s satirical novel, “Yellowface,” follows the story of June Hayward, a literary nobody who steals the unpublished manuscript of the recently deceased, acclaimed writer, Athena Liu. After publishing the stolen work under pen name, “Juniper Song,” June bathes in her newfound success as an author. Despite her working hard to keep the lie going, things inevitably backfire and June must confront the consequences of her actions.
- Lei and the Fire Goddess by Malia Maunakea
For young readers of the fantastical genre, Maunakea’s novel is the perfect choice. 12-year-old Anna Leilani Kama’ehu always believed in the Hawaiian folktales her grandma told, that is, until it became the source of ridicule from her peers. On a trip to Hawaii, Anna decides to withdraw from her family’s stories and traditions, opting instead for a fun vacation as a tourist. But, that plan goes awry when she catches the attention of the fire goddess Pele, who curses her.
- Time Is A Mother by Ocean Vuong
Poetry (and Ocean Vuong) lovers, this one’s for you. The #booktok favorite, “Time Is A Mother,” has gripped readers with its effortless charm and lyricism in covering topics such as loss, family, war, and identity. Vuong is an author in his prime, so you won’t want to miss out on what he has to say in this deeply moving poetry collection.
For the “It Girls” in your life
- Skincare
If you have an It Girl in your life, you know how seriously they take their skincare. Etude House, Peach & Lily and CosRx…
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