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Only Here, Only Now

This recommended novel aptly emphasizes the challenges of poverty, orphanhood, and food and housing insecurity for a teen trying to have a good life.
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Run with the Wind

This title is not just a story about a marathon; it’s a testament to the power of friendship, resilience, and the beauty of pushing beyond one’s limits. Miura’s writing style is atmospheric, evoking the rhythm of running and the mental and physical endurance required to chase such an ambitious dream.
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Christmas at Glitter Peak Lodge

Although the mystery (Johnsen’s first to be published in English) is slight, the atmospheric Hallmark-style book is set up as if it were an Advent calendar: 24 chapters, one for each day in December leading up to Christmas. The multiple storylines offer a little for everyone: mountain climbing, village secrets, romance, bullying. The Norwegian customs and recipes are an extra treat.
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Women’s Hotel

This close and loving exploration of a very particular time and place, while not a page-turner, is immersive enough to be oddly compelling for readers who are willing to give it a chance.

Toward Eternity

Hur’s thought-provoking novel will appeal to readers who love gripping metaphysical science fiction, such as Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Children of Memory or Robert J. Sawyer’s Calculating God.
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How To Train Your Human: A Cat’s Guide

This is a funny, witty title that would be a good addition to the humor section of a library as well as the pet care section.
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The Silver Bone

A winning offbeat crime novel that begs for a sequel.
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Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad: Stories

A huge hit in Nigeria, Kuku’s story collection explores women’s lives, sexuality, and resilience in the face of adversity.
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The Brightest Star

Tsukiyama imagines Wong’s conversations, letters and emotions, but at times the narrative feels detached, like a history book or Wikipedia page. The novel is most effective at showing what it took to be a star during the movie business’s early years, especially for a Chinese American woman.
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