The Librarian Recommends - May/June 2022

By Rebecca Strauss, Library Director
May 11, 2022

FICTION

Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn

Named one of the best books of 2020, this genre defying tale of family bonds and the weight of expectations, nestled deep in the heritage and culture of Hawaii blends contemporary fiction with magical realism.  
 
Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang
 
Set against the backdrop of the American West at the time of the Chinese Exclusion Act, this debut novel about a Chinese girl's journey of identity and independence is a literary work of art. Perfect for historical fiction lovers and those in search of a powerful reading experience.
 

NONFICTION

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

One of the best books of 2021, this memoir from Korean American musician Michelle Zauner is a gut punch in the most heartbreaking and beautiful way. An almost cathartic examination of belonging and family and loss, this one has earned all its accolades and more.

 
Book Love by Debbie Tung
This light-hearted collection is perfect for any true bibliophile! Book nerds will find themselves here in the humorous and totally relatable comics.
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