Amy's Staff Picks
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By Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers
Reads about literally anything from literally any part of the world.
If I Had Your Face
Frances Cha
$18.00 $16.74This is one of those books that I still think about months after finishing. Set in Seoul, South Korea, follow the intertwining storylines of 4 women living in the same apartment complex. Their lives provide a glimpse into South Korean womanhood.
Eat a Peach: A Memoir
Gabe Ulla and David Chang
$17.99 $16.73Chef David Chang provides a candid glimpse into the culinary world, but this memoir isn't just for foodies. It's a story about a 1st generation Korean-American grappling with his personal and cultural identity. Chang does not paint a perfect picture of himself. He is honest about his shortcomings and struggles with mental health. A great read if you enjoy Chef's Table or Ugly Delicious on Netflix
The Bromance Book Club
Lyssa Kay Adams
$17.00 $15.81This spicy romance novel made me laugh and cry. A Pro baseball player on the verge of divorce gets a crash course in how to revive his marriage through a secret men's book club that reads romance novels as guidebooks.
Convenience Store Woman
Sayaka Murata
$16.00 $14.88A quick, quirky and charming read. Profound observations on societal expectations and social constructs
I'll Be the One
Lyla Lee
$15.99 $14.87An uplifting, empowering and inclusive YA RomCom about a plus size Korean-American girl competing in a K-Pop idol competition. She challenges Korean beauty standards with her refusal to change her body for the industry or her mother.
Interior Chinatown
Charles Yu
$16.00 $14.88This satirical work written in the form of a TV script that focuses on the "generic Asian man." This deep, thought-provoking and brilliant social commentary brings to light and challenges Asian stereotypes in Hollywood and on a larger scale.
Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake
Alexis Hall
$15.99 $14.87Ever wonder about the secret love lives of the contestants on British baking shows? If yes, then this hilarious RomCom filled with a cast of quirky characters is for you!
Bringing Down the Duke
Evie Dunmore
$17.00 $15.81A romance novel with depth. The main character is part of the first cohort of women at Oxford, and the only way she can afford this education is through a scholarship provided by the women's suffrage movement. Throw in a Duke with major Mr. Darcy vibes. Think Pride and Prejudice but make it romance!
The Princess Diarist
Carrie Fisher
$18.00 $16.74You know Carrie Fisher, the famous Star Wars actress, but do you know Carrie Fisher, the writer? This witty, intimate, and revealing memoir was published soon before her death. Included are journal entries she wrote during the filming of A New Hope.
Britt-Marie Was Here
Fredrik Backman
$17.99 $16.73A charming story with depth. Britt-Marie worries that no one will notice when she is gone. She proves that a person can take control of his/her/their life at any age. If you enjoyed Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, you'll love this!
Recursion
Blake Crouch
$18.00 $16.74A binge-worthy science fiction novel for everyone. Discover what could happen if memory had the ability to change the past. What is reality and what are just false memories? Be ready to be shook.
Crazy Rich Asians
Kevin Kwan
$16.00 $14.88Even if you didn't like the movie, you will love this book! Be transported to a world of opulence. however, it's a love story at it's core and a story about familial relationships. Warning: you'll feel compelled to read the other two books in the series.
The Graveyard Book
Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean
$10.99 $10.22The perfect combination of spooky and not scary. A living orphan boy being raised by a graveyard full of ghosts.
Queenie
Candice Carty-Williams
$16.00 $14.88A modern Bridget Jone's Diary. An authentic book that is entertaining yet deep. Relevant and relatable. A story about a 25 year old Black woman living in London and trying to find her identity.
Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows: A Reese's Book Club Pick
Balli Kaur Jaswal
$18.99 $17.66This book will have you smiling, giggling, and possibly blushing. A lighthearted read with a deeper message to support and empower the ostracized groups in a community.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Taylor Jenkins Reid
$17.00 $15.81For lovers of old Hollywood. An iconic silverscreen actress reminiscent of Elizabeth Taylor finally shares her life story. What was the true love of her life? The answer will keep you turning the pages!