Bad Asians
When I saw Bad Asians repeatedly pop up as a "Staff Pick" on my local library's website, I was beyond intrigued—I had to check out the audiobook on Libby! Following a group of post-college friends as they navigate the lead-up to and fallout of a
The Future Saints
I've been looking for a grief-driven, romantic tale of the struggles within the music industry for a while now. Of course, because I needed a comparable title with that very profile for my book, Lu Patrick Easley and the Groovy Penguin Avenue. This is finally the book I&
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
In my continued search to find a comparable title for the community-based mystery and grief aspects of my book, Lu Patrick Easley and the Groovy Penguin Avenue, I stumbled upon this novel: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. It's a tale about processing grief, community drama, and
The Unmaking of June Farrow
The Unmaking of June Farrow is yet another book I read in search of a perfect comparable title for my novel, Lu Patrick Easley and the Groovy Penguin Avenue. While this still didn't crack the code for what I was looking for, I'm still glad I
Yellowface
I was recommended Yellowface by a friend, who said its satirical, comedic portrayal of a white woman spiraling out of control and rationalizing terrible actions would make for a great comparable title for one of my current projects, My Name Is Karen. I looked up the novel and, as soon
Remarkably Bright Creatures
My grandma just moved in from out of state, and I've been helping her set up her new bookshelf. As I opened Banker's box after Banker's box, I spotted a really cute book I'd (somehow) never seen before: Remarkably Bright Creatures! And