Laura Stein

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The Material

Thoughtful and profound, but less funny than one might expect, this examination of the lives of comedy students may appeal to fans of Julius Taranto’s How I Won a Nobel Prize.
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Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad: Stories

A singular short story collection about Lagosian women grappling with romance, sexuality, agency, and betrayal. Share with those who are interested in emerging African writers and don’t mind a dose of raunch.
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Cinema Love

A standout debut that is both a queer love story and an immigrant tale. Tang is a writer to watch.
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Habitations

A pensive yet gently humorous listen for fans of sensitively drawn character studies. Recommended for fans of Amitava Kumar’s Immigrant, Montana.

‘Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend’ by MJ Wassmer | LJ Review of the Day

‘The Goodbye Process: Stories’ by Mary Jones | LJ Review of the Day

The Goodbye Process: Stories

Short story fans might just discover their new favorite author in this arresting collection, a must-have.
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A Long Way Home: A Memoir

An uplifting story of resilience and one young man’s determined search for the family he lost long ago. Recommended for listeners who enjoyed Nicole Chung’s All You Can Ever Know or Jenny Heijun Wills’s Older Sister, Not Necessarily Related.

Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend

Wassmer’s debut novel succeeds in being the opposite of its title. He might become a new favorite for fans of John Scalzi and David Wong (a.k.a. Jason Pargin).
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