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Jean’s Pick of the Week: Honor by Thrity Umrigar

Following the compelling stories of two women in contemporary India, Thrity Umrigar explores the incongruous notions of honor and shame in her powerful new novel.

February 1, 2022 in Read - Watch - Listen.

Jean’s Pick of the Week: Beasts of a Little Land by Juhea Kim

In Juhea Kim’s sweeping new novel Beasts of a Little Land, a courtesan’s apprentice, an orphaned hustler, and a high-ranking Japanese officer weave in and out of each other’s lives during the tumultuous decades of the Japanese occupation of Korea. Loyalties, friendships, familial bonds, and first loves are tested amidst the backdrop of Korea’s fight for independence.

December 28, 2021 in Read - Watch - Listen.

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