New and Upcoming Book Releases for Your Summer Reading List | KQED
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Oakland author Leila Mottley's second novel, 'The Girls Who Grew Big,' revolves around ostracized teenage mothers in small-town Florida navigating love and loyalty. Concurrently, Sarah Aziza's memoir, 'The Hollow Half,' confronts her eating disorder while linking trauma experienced by her Palestinian American family. Ocean Vuong’s new release, 'The Emperor of Gladness,' offers a poignant story of friendship and resilience, while Holly Brickley’s debut novel 'Deep Cuts' depicts the unfolding romance between students at UC Berkeley in 2000, attracting attention for its upcoming film adaptation featuring high-profile actors.
Mottley’s second novel explores the intricacies of teenage motherhood in a small Florida town, emphasizing themes of friendship, love, and betrayal among ostracized mothers.
Aziza’s memoir intertwines her personal battle with an eating disorder, reflecting how her trauma is echoed through generations in her Palestinian American heritage.
Vuong's follow-up to his acclaimed debut reflects on hope and empathic connections, emphasizing life's fragility while preparing for his upcoming book events.
Brickley’s debut narrates the evolving relationship of a musician and a music lover, with a film adaptation already generating buzz due to its star-studded cast.
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