A young girl’s transformation after leaving everything she’s ever known in Pakistan for the US. A look into immigration, religion, culture, society, and familial obligation.Â
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The Bookshop on the Corner
A sweet story about a young librarian hitting a low point in her life decides to follow her dreams, which lead her to new places, a van, people, and even herself.
Interpreter of Maladies
A collection of eight short stories exploring the meaning of disappointment and unfulfilled expectations.
If on a winter’s night a traveler
A really unique novel about the search for the perfect reading experience. I am not completely sure how to describe it.
The Glass Castle
A memoir about the difficulties of growing up in a dysfunctionally transient family with a fascinating and intelligent alcoholic of a father leading their way.Â
Herland
Written over a hundred years ago, this underappreciated utopian novel is a small powerful punch. It is still incredibly relevant in today’s society as a critique on gender and society.