One of my favorite books out this fall is Ponti, a striking debut from Singaporean author Sharlene Teo. It's the second book I've read taking place in Singapore (if you count Kevin Kwan's Crazy Rich Asians trilogy as one story), and I find the descriptions of the city completely intoxicating. If you're looking to spread … Continue reading Read Global: 5 Great Novels of Southeast Asia
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Staff Picks Bonanza: Fiction
Welcome to the end of year staff picks roundup! Each fall we have a staff meeting where we have the opportunity to tell each other about the titles we're excited to share with customers this holiday season. Some of our picks are brand new bestsellers, some are underappreciated gems, some are established perennial favorites. Here … Continue reading Staff Picks Bonanza: Fiction
