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BOOKS THAT SPARK DISCUSSION
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Tara Jain
Any book can be a discussion point but here are some of my favorite that taught me something or were very enjoyable to read
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A story of art, life, meaning and an immigrant experience. Gave me so much to think about
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
A story of the opiod crisis in the US. Paints a clear picture of appalachia america and a compelling story
Demon Copperhead: A Novel: 9780063251922: Kingsolver, Barbara
Gives an extensive history of humans and how we reached the social structures that we have today. Felt like reading a textbook in a good way
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind: 9780062316097: Harari, Yuval Noah
A deeply disturbing book that contemplates structures of violence, power and patriarchy
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
A well written novel about a woman's resilience and strength in a time that she faced many hurdles
Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel: 9780385547345: Garmus, Bonnie
This book combines tennis and romance in an exciting read and a look into an athlete's mind
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A true story about Punjab and its history. Extremely interesting and impactful
The Last Queen: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
A book on deaf culture
True Biz by Sara Nović
If you want to learn about feminism
White Tears/Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color
This book was about how can one succeed in the hospitality industry and what does it take to make a michelin star restaurant
Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People ...
