R.F. Kuang

This coming of age novel, Taipei Story is a coming-of-age novel that navigates dealing with grief, language, and culture shock during an unforgettable summer in Taipei. We find Lily Chen spending time in Taipei during an intensive Summer program alongside other Chinese American students that are looking to learn and connect with their heritage. Due to a number of activities she finds that she is frustrated and feels isolated and wonders why she is there and not back home.

When her grandfather passes away, she realizes that she needs to understand things about her family history which allows her to know more about herself.

Now she sees being in Taipei as a necessary experience that combines memories, stories that she’s been told and how it all connects to her.

Richard Osman

This book series is part of the A We Solve Murders Mystery collection. In We Chase Shadows, the italian hills at sunrise reveals a body that was found on the steps of a beautiful private villa! The body also contains a threatning note that is signed by a mystery man.

At We Solve Murders HQ, Amy, Rosie, and Steve are eager to tackle their next case. They realize that their suspect list continues to grow and they’re in more danger than they could have possiby understood.

Kate Atkinson

In Our Noble Selves: A Novel, we meet Harry Flynn during post-World War II in London. He was a crime correspondent turned war reporter makes his way back to Britain from Singapore in 1945. He has settled into a much quieter life with the Festival of Britain which is a government funded initiative that celebrates the nation’s creativity, grit, and ingenuity. He begins to work and connect with an interesting band of fellows that are ready for the Festival that is about to launch.

As he settles into this new role and life, a Frenchwoman is missing and he becomes a primary suspect for her disappearance as well as her murder! As more evidence comes in, he begins to wonder if he may have been involved in what happened. He also realizes that the people he is surrounded by have their own secret agendas.

The juxtaposition of horific events as well as the backdrop of a country whose focus on emerging from a war is one worth noting as these events come together.

101 THINGS TO DO WITH RAMEN NOODLES

Gibbs Smith

Toni Patrick

There is nothing like a bowl of ramen and since it is so versatile, we always want to try a new version! If you've ever purchased ramen noodle packets or have them in your pantry, have you ever thought about how you can breathe new life into it, we have some ideas. This month, 101 Things to Do With Ramen Noodles is the perfect cookbook to have on hand when cravings hit.

You'll find out how they can be made into Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup, Summer Garden Soup, Zucchini Salad, Ham and Cheese Ramen Omelets, Ramen Nachos, and Ramen Burgers.

PINEAPPLE STREET

Pamela Dorman Books

Jenny Jackson

As we get closer to the summer, we need one of those escapist reads that takes us away on a bit of a saga. We get introduced to the Stockton family a well-connected old-money family. We meet Darley the eldest daughter who traded her comforts, followed her heart, and exchanged her inheritance for motherhood. We also meet Sasha who is a middle-class New England girl who marries into the Brooklyn Heights family. Obviously, she is an outsider. Then, there's Georgiana who is the baby of the family and has fallen madly in love with someone that she can't have. Now, she decides what kind of a person does she want to be ultimately.

Pineapple Street is an indulgent read that connects us to the one-percenters and shares the lives of these characters as they navigate their lives and learn what it is in life that they really want to be involved in.

LEARNING KOREAN: RECIPES FOR HOME COOKING

Amistad

Peter Serpico

Another cuisine that's a long-time favorite is Korean! We love the spices, sauces, and more. In Learning Korean: Recipes for Home Cooking, we focus on the key elements of this cuisine: kimchi and white rice, and how it unlocks flavors as well as vegetable-centric cooking which allows for healthy eating. This cookbook presents new flavors, techniques, and ways to enjoy this food by Chef Peter Serpico.

This cookbook shares his favorite dishes that he has made over the years as well as those that he grew up eating. With over 100 recipes, and his thoughts on philosophically eating, and his connection to food, it's an immersive experience.

We're looking forward to making Spicy Pork Rib Stew, classic noodle and rice cake dishes as well as Korea-fied roast chicken and a sweet-and-spicy grilled cauliflower. In addition, to beautiful images, you will learn various techniques, you'll learn about condiments to elevate your desired dish, desserts, drinks and tricks and tips to create your healthy meals each week.

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