Representation of minorities and at-risk groups in the media is a topic close to my heart. I love reading books by authors of color, or from other protected groups. Hearing from voices with varying backgrounds gives a reader ideas and perspectives they wouldn’t otherwise have. This week we are looking at books by Asian and Pacific Islander authors, as well as those by authors in the LGBTQ+ community!
Here’s the books I’m looking forward to discussing with you this week. Grab your copies of these books by clicking the images below:
RWL Reading Challenge – Week 20: By an Asian Author
Rich People Problems
by Kevin Kwan
Posting on Monday, May 13th
Kwan was born in Singapore and is the novelist behind the 2018 movie “Crazy Rich Asians”. This is the third book in that series and completes the trilogy. If you enjoyed the movie, you’ll love this book!
Here’s some other great books that would work for this prompt in popular genres:
- Bestseller: Never Let Me Go, Kazuo Ishiguro
- General Fiction: Peach Blossom Spring, Melissa Fu
- Romance: Private Label, Kelly Yang
- Thriller: Your House Will Pay, Steph Cha
- Nonfiction: Wild Dances, William Lee Adams (full review here)
- Kids: When You Trap a Tiger, Tae Keller (full review here)
LGBTQ+ in Literature
Posting on Wednesday, May 15th
Friday is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. Between this observation and the upcoming Pride Month in June, I thought this would be a good time to look at representation in literature both through authors in this community and characters in mainstream books!
US States Challenge – Week 20: Maryland
Baltimore Blues
by Laura Lippman
Posting on Thursday, May 17th
If you like TV’s “Rizoli and Isles” or “Murder She Wrote”, you’re going to love this book. Former journalist turned amature PI investigates on behalf of her friend when he’s accused of murder. This has mystery, domestic thriller, and a bit of romance thrown in for good measure!
Here’s some other great books that would work for this prompt in popular genres:
- Bestseller: The Accidental Tourist, Anne Tyler
- General Fiction: Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, Anne Tyler
- Romance: The Chesapeake Bay Series, Nora Roberts
- Thriller: What the Dead Know, Barbara Butcher
- Nonfiction: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rebecca Skloot
- Kids: B is for Blue Crab, Shirley C Menendez & Laura Stutzman
Rotating Posts – Week 20: TBR Stack
There’s No Coming Back from This
by Ann Garvin
Posting on Saturday, May 18th
I’ve had this one on my shelf for a few months and I’m excited to get to read it finally! Romcom meets starting over again single mother story. Throw in a little Hollywood behind the scenes drama and this is a great book!
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What I’m Reading
- Current print book: A Happier Life, Kristy Woodson Harvey
- Current audio book: Poisoned Water, Candy J Cooper & Marc Aronson
- Book I’m most looking forward to: Legends of the Fall, Jim Harrison
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