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Books to pick up for AANHPI Heritage Month

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Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month is an opportunity to reflect and celebrate the achievements and contributions of these communities. Here are some of the books we'd recommend for an extra special AANHPI mont...
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Fiction

 
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Horrifying and perfectly written. Delicious. (Maybe the wrong word to use here.)
The Eyes Are the Best Part
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As someone who's experienced PhD life, this book hits HOME.
Disorientation
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A stunning debut novel about female friendship and jealousy and greed.
Wanting
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A satirical look at the publishing industry and race in the U.S.
Yellowface
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A masterful tale of fantasy that emphasizes the power of words, the destruction of colonialism, and so much more.
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution
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Brutal historical fantasy that draws from real events in 20th-century China.
The Complete Poppy War Trilogy Boxed Set: The Poppy War / The Dragon Republic / The Burning God
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A twisty mystery that focuses on family and lies.
Happiness Falls
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An uber-wealthy family drama. The ending will leave you shocked.
The Majesties
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Explores societal beauty standards and friendships - exquisite. Also this cover!!!
If I Had Your Face: A Novel
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It’s as if Mexican Gothic met something like the Hunger Games? But even darker somehow. It asks: what would you do to escape the destiny laid out by society and your family?
House of Monstrous Women
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Donut shop run by space aliens? Check. A violin prodigy? Check. Powerful trans representation? Check.
Light From Uncommon Stars
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I absolutely loved this book. It is beautiful and messy and so genuine.
How to End a Love Story
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Non-Fiction

 
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You'll cry. A lot. But it'll be worth it.
Crying in H Mart: A Memoir
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So sweet - a love story to family.
We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story
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Features several AANHPI writers who tell powerful stories about immigrating to and living in America.
The Good Immigrant: 26 Writers Reflect on America
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