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We Do Not Part
Adult Fiction. "Kang (The Vegetarian) delivers an indelible exploration of Korea's historical traumas through the story of a writer who discovers how her friend's family was impacted by the 1948–1949 Jeju MassacrE... Kyungha spends her days alone in her apartment outside Seoul... One morning, she's unexpectedly contacted by her friend Inseon, who has been hospitalized in Seoul and begs Kyungha to fly to her home on Jeju to care for her bird, Ama, who will not survive long without food. In dreamy yet devastating prose, Kang details Inseon's evolving relationship with her late motheR... The result is a meticulously rendered portrait of friendship, mother-daughter love, and hope in the face of profound loss." Publishers Weekly
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The Let Them Theory
Adult Nonfiction. "If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words - Let Them - will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. The Let Them Theory will forever change the way you think about relationships, control, and personal power. Whether you want to advance your career, motivate others to change, take creative risks, find deeper connections, build better habits, start a new chapter, or simply create more happiness in your life and relationships, this book gives you the mindset and tools to unlock your full potential." Publisher description
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The Serviceberry
Adult Nonfiction. "Potawatomi environmentalist Kimmerer (Braiding Sweetgrass) explains that the Potawatomi root word for 'berry' (min) is also the root word for 'gift,' illustrating how in the tribe's 'culture of gratitude,' natural resources are seen as offerings that carry with them 'responsibilities of sharing, respect, reciprocity.' Such principles are needed to counter the concentration of resources in the hands of the few, she contends, calling for 'gift economies' in which 'the practice for dealing with abundance is to give it away.' It's an eloquent call to action." -Publishers Weekly
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What Goes With What
Adult Nonfiction. "Julia Turshen is a home cook's best friend. Known for her simple, no-frills, yet utterly satisfying recipes - as well as her authentic, relatable, problem-solving approach - hers are the cookbooks we all turn to when we want to know what else we can make with some ground turkey, or if we can pull off dessert with a few basic pantry ingredients. In essence, we look to Julia when we want to know What Goes with What: to understand how we can transform the seemingly boring contents of our fridge into an exciting meal." Publisher description
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