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Editor’s Pick: Feminist writing from different cultures fascinates me, and Japan in particular has a wealth of literature that challenges societal norms of what it means to be a woman. This witty debut about a woman with a congenital muscle disorder and an unexpected tweet has stunned Japanese literary circles with its unflinching portrayal of disability, desire, and dignity, reminding us that life's potential transcends the physical. —Amanda

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“Brilliant on the relationship between comedy and suffering, and on the bravado and vulnerability of performance…A dazzling, sexy, and hilarious triumph.” —Laura van den Berg, author of The Third Hotel

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“Theft takes many forms intimate and cultural, subtle and obvious in the newest web of interconnected lives masterfully spun by Nobel laureate Gurnah… Written with transfixing precision, wit, insight, and suspense, Theft is profoundly nuanced and revealing.” —Booklist, starred review

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"In a world that teaches us to ignore, control, or conquer our bodies, Jayne Mattingly intervenes with a much-needed revision to the default framework. Through her own hard-earned wisdom and professional expertise, she offers us language and tools to mend the fractured relationships we’ve developed with our own bodies. She guides us—gently, powerfully, and tangibly—through the process of building a sturdy home within the only bodies we’ll ever have—a desperately needed map for every single one of us." —Rebekah Taussig, PhD, author of Sitting Pretty

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"A juicy novel exploring what it means to start again at midlife, Animal Instinct is a refreshingly funny, devastatingly horny, and very human look at feminine desire and self-determination. A delicious read that’s like the greatest gab session with your best friend." —Rachel Yoder, author of Nightbitch

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“John Green’s exceptional combination of memoir, medical history and cultural analysis, Everything Is Tuberculosis reveals how tuberculosis has shaped human culture, and illustrates the ways that we understand and treat the disease, and the steps doctors and researchers have taken to eradicate it.” —BookPage, starred review

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“Giaae Kwon has written a cultural history unlike any other I’ve ever known. This is a story of a dream of love bigger than the lover, the beloved, the country of Korea, Japanese colonization, the Korean War, the diaspora, America—K-pop at last gets the story it deserves. Intimate, intense, full of history and life, full of power—this is a triumph.” —Alexander Chee, author of How To Write An Autobiographical Novel

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“Pulley brings out her favorite elements-palace intrigue, gallant lovers, masks, transformations, ambiguity, automata-and twists them into mesmerizing patterns . . . This love story is witty, bittersweet, surprising, and compellingly readable.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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"Having long admired Marianne Richmond's beloved picture books, I was curious about her backstory. Now I understand. This evocative memoir reveals a graceful soul who desires to put into the world for others what her own heart needed." —Ami McConnell, author of Faithful Daughter

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This radiant selection of Clarice Lispector's best and best-loved stories includes such familiar favorites as "The Smallest Woman in the World,""Love," "Family Ties," and "The Egg and the Chicken." Lispector's luminous regard for life's small revelatory incidents is legendary, and here her genius is concentrated in a fizzing, portable volume.

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“Everybody Says It’s Everything is a gut-punch of a novel, by turns tender and fierce, heartbreaking and hilarious. Albanian adoptees Drita and Pete hunger for belonging and purpose. Adrift, will they find themselves and their way back to each other? Against the backdrop of the Kosovo War, and set in Waterbury and in the Bronx, Xhenet Aliu deftly examines class, diaspora, loyalty, and family chosen and received. Powerful and deeply moving.” —Vanessa Hua, author of Forbidden City

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"Waite perfectly blends futuristic technology and cozy mystery with lush descriptions and a twisty plot that delivers at every turn. Readers will be eager to hear more from Dorothy." —Publishers Weekly, starred review)

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“Pandian delights. . . Tempest remains an immensely likable heroine, and Pandian’s shrewd puzzle plot arrives at a satisfying and surprising conclusion. This will enchant fans of Golden Age mysteries.” —Publishers Weekly

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“Salt Sugar MSG is a triumphant celebration of home and family, showcasing Calvin’s inventive approach to cooking that breathes new life into classic Cantonese dishes. Most of all, the book perfectly captures the bold spirit and generosity of Cantonese American cooking.” —Hetty Lui McKinnon, food writer and James Beard Award–winning author of five cookbooks

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“With a fresh twist on fake dating, delicious forced proximity, and so much heart, Fake It Like You Mean It is an impressive debut! Megan Murphy perfectly balances a swoony, sexy romance with an authentic and emotionally resonant representation of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Transformative, cathartic, and ultimately deeply comforting, this is a romance whose tender heart beats on every page.” —Melanie Sweeney, author of Take Me Home

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"Taking readers on a journey through the lavish Hidden Atlantis Casino, where no clocks hang on the walls, to the timeless realm of mysterious and death-dealing spirits, Dennis E. Staples delivers an otherworldly story that's haunting, darkly humorous, and chock full of fascinating Native lore." —Nick Medina, author of Indian Burial Ground

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"Dora Ramirez brings her expert culinary chops to bear in this beautiful interpretation of one of the world's greatest, most complex cuisines, showcasing Mexico's timeless inventiveness, resourcefulness, and just plain great taste. Now, you'll have to excuse me while I run to make chicharrones out of porcini mushrooms and barbacoa with hibiscus flowers!" —Joe Yonan, author of Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking