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BostonPL_Reading Together in November: Authors Born Outside the United States for Adults

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Read together with your BPL community throughout 2021! These books are recommended for the November challenge (Read a Book by an Author Born Outside the United States), but you can read them at any time, or choose a completely different book if you prefer. Don't forget to log your progress on your Beanstack account or your paper reading tracker so that we'll know what you thought of the book you read! If you haven't signed up for the Yearlong Reading Challenge yet, it's not too late: just follow the link at the bottom of this list in order to find the instructions. These titles may be available in other formats and languages. Search the catalog for alternate editions. #BPLReadingTogether

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Krik? Krak!

Krik? Krak!

by Danticat, Edwidge

eBook - 2004

Examining the lives of ordinary Haitians, particularly those struggling to survive under the brutal Duvalier regime, Danticat illuminates the distance between people's desires and the stifling reality of their lives. Examining the lives of ordinary Haitians, particularly those struggling to survive under the brutal Duvalier regime, Danticat illuminates the distance between people's desires and the stifling reality of their lives. Show less

Examining the lives of ordinary Haitians, particularly those struggling to survive under the brutal Duvalier regime, Danticat illuminates the distance between people's desires and the stifling reality of their lives. Examining the lives of ordinary Haitians, particularly those struggling to survive under the brutal Duvalier regime, Danticat illuminates the distance between people's desires and the stifling reality of their lives. Show less

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One Hundred Years of Solitude

One Hundred Years of Solitude

by García Márquez, Gabriel

Downloadable Audiobook - 2014

Using the mystical town of Macondo as a backdrop, Gabriel Garcia Marquez tells the story of Colonel Aureliano, his seventeen illegitimate sons, and the ensuing seven generations of the Buendia family. Using the mystical town of Macondo as a backdrop, Gabriel Garcia Marquez tells the story of Colonel Aureliano, his seventeen illegitimate sons, and the ensuing seven generations of the Buendia family. Show less

Using the mystical town of Macondo as a backdrop, Gabriel Garcia Marquez tells the story of Colonel Aureliano, his seventeen illegitimate sons, and the ensuing seven generations of the Buendia family. Using the mystical town of Macondo as a backdrop, Gabriel Garcia Marquez tells the story of Colonel Aureliano, his seventeen illegitimate sons, and the ensuing seven generations of the Buendia family. Show less

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Freshwater

Freshwater

by Emezi, Akwaeke

eBook - 2018

Ada begins her life in the south of Nigeria as a source of deep concern to her family. Her parents successfully prayed her into existence, but as she grows into a volatile and splintered child, it becomes clear that something went terribly awry. Ada begins her life in the south of Nigeria as a source of deep concern to her family. Her parents successfully prayed her into existence, but as she grows into a volatile and splintered child, it becomes clear that something went terribly awry. Show less

Ada begins her life in the south of Nigeria as a source of deep concern to her family. Her parents successfully prayed her into existence, but as she grows into a volatile and splintered child, it becomes clear that something went terribly awry. Ada begins her life in the south of Nigeria as a source of deep concern to her family. Her parents successfully prayed her into existence, but as she grows into a volatile and splintered child, it becomes clear that something went terribly awry. Show less

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I Hope We Choose Love

I Hope We Choose Love

A Trans Girl's Notes from the End of the World

by Kai Cheng Thom

eBook - 2019

This book of essays is a meditation on the meanings of transformative justice, despair, and hope in the time of political decimation. This book of essays is a meditation on the meanings of transformative justice, despair, and hope in the time of political decimation. Show less

This book of essays is a meditation on the meanings of transformative justice, despair, and hope in the time of political decimation. This book of essays is a meditation on the meanings of transformative justice, despair, and hope in the time of political decimation. Show less

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The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters

The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters

A Novel

by Balli Kaur Jaswal

eBook - 2019

While making an obligatory pilgrimage to the Golden Temple in Amritsar to carry out their mother's final rites, three estranged British-Punjabi sisters make unexpected discoveries about why their mother was forced to leave India. While making an obligatory pilgrimage to the Golden Temple in Amritsar to carry out their mother's final rites, three estranged British-Punjabi sisters make unexpected discoveries about why their mother was forced to leave India. Show less

While making an obligatory pilgrimage to the Golden Temple in Amritsar to carry out their mother's final rites, three estranged British-Punjabi sisters make unexpected discoveries about why their mother was forced to leave India. While making an obligatory pilgrimage to the Golden Temple in Amritsar to carry out their mother's final rites, three estranged British-Punjabi sisters make unexpected discoveries about why their mother was forced to leave India. Show less

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My Brilliant Friend

My Brilliant Friend

by Ferrante, Elena

Downloadable Audiobook - 2015

Beginning in the 1950s, Elena and Lila grow up in a poor but vibrant neighborhood in Naples, Italy, their paths diverging and converging as these best friends mirror two different aspects of their nation. Beginning in the 1950s, Elena and Lila grow up in a poor but vibrant neighborhood in Naples, Italy, their paths diverging and converging as these best friends mirror two different aspects of their nation. Show less

Beginning in the 1950s, Elena and Lila grow up in a poor but vibrant neighborhood in Naples, Italy, their paths diverging and converging as these best friends mirror two different aspects of their nation. Beginning in the 1950s, Elena and Lila grow up in a poor but vibrant neighborhood in Naples, Italy, their paths diverging and converging as these best friends mirror two different aspects of their nation. Show less

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A Study in Scarlet Women

A Study in Scarlet Women

by Thomas, Sherry

Downloadable Audiobook - 2016

When Victorian London is struck by a trio of unexpected deaths and suspicion falls on her sister and her father, Charlotte Holmes is desperate to find the true culprits and clear the family name. When Victorian London is struck by a trio of unexpected deaths and suspicion falls on her sister and her father, Charlotte Holmes is desperate to find the true culprits and clear the family name. Show less

When Victorian London is struck by a trio of unexpected deaths and suspicion falls on her sister and her father, Charlotte Holmes is desperate to find the true culprits and clear the family name. When Victorian London is struck by a trio of unexpected deaths and suspicion falls on her sister and her father, Charlotte Holmes is desperate to find the true culprits and clear the family name. Show less

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The Mountains Sing

The Mountains Sing

by Quế Mai Phan Nguyễn

eBook - 2020

Years after a family is forced by Vietnam’s Communist Land Reforms to abandon their farm, a granddaughter comes of age as her loved ones depart for the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Years after a family is forced by Vietnam’s Communist Land Reforms to abandon their farm, a granddaughter comes of age as her loved ones depart for the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Show less

Years after a family is forced by Vietnam’s Communist Land Reforms to abandon their farm, a granddaughter comes of age as her loved ones depart for the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Years after a family is forced by Vietnam’s Communist Land Reforms to abandon their farm, a granddaughter comes of age as her loved ones depart for the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Show less

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Invisible Women

Invisible Women

Data Bias in a World Designed for Men

by Criado-Perez, Caroline

Downloadable Audiobook - 2019

In a groundbreaking exposé, a leading feminist activist examines how a gender gap in data perpetuates bias and disadvantages women by diving into women’s lives at home, the workplace, the public square, the doctor’s office and more. In a groundbreaking exposé, a leading feminist activist examines how a gender gap in data perpetuates bias and disadvantages women by diving into women’s lives at home, the workplace, the public square, the doctor’s office and more. Show less

In a groundbreaking exposé, a leading feminist activist examines how a gender gap in data perpetuates bias and disadvantages women by diving into women’s lives at home, the workplace, the public square, the doctor’s office and more. In a groundbreaking exposé, a leading feminist activist examines how a gender gap in data perpetuates bias and disadvantages women by diving into women’s lives at home, the workplace, the public square, the doctor’s office and more. Show less

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The Poppy War

The Poppy War

A Novel

by Kuang, R. F.

eBook - 2018

Inspired by the violent history of twentieth-century China, The Poppy War follows the efforts of an unlikely war orphan to obtain an education at an elite military school. Inspired by the violent history of twentieth-century China, The Poppy War follows the efforts of an unlikely war orphan to obtain an education at an elite military school. Show less

Inspired by the violent history of twentieth-century China, The Poppy War follows the efforts of an unlikely war orphan to obtain an education at an elite military school. Inspired by the violent history of twentieth-century China, The Poppy War follows the efforts of an unlikely war orphan to obtain an education at an elite military school. Show less

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The Miracle of Mindfulness

The Miracle of Mindfulness

An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

by Nhat Hanh, Thich

Downloadable Audiobook - 2012

Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches the skills of mindfulness. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding. Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches the skills of mindfulness. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding. Show less

Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches the skills of mindfulness. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding. Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches the skills of mindfulness. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding. Show less

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Black Sunday

Black Sunday

A Novel

by Tola Rotimi Abraham

eBook - 2020

After joining a new church in 1996 Lagos in the face of impoverishing losses, twins Bibike and Riyike find their bond challenged by wrenching hardships, a father’s reckless choice and their respective views on independence. After joining a new church in 1996 Lagos in the face of impoverishing losses, twins Bibike and Riyike find their bond challenged by wrenching hardships, a father’s reckless choice and their respective views on independence. Show less

After joining a new church in 1996 Lagos in the face of impoverishing losses, twins Bibike and Riyike find their bond challenged by wrenching hardships, a father’s reckless choice and their respective views on independence. After joining a new church in 1996 Lagos in the face of impoverishing losses, twins Bibike and Riyike find their bond challenged by wrenching hardships, a father’s reckless choice and their respective views on independence. Show less

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The Hidden Life of Trees

The Hidden Life of Trees

What They Feel, How They Communicate Discoveries from a Secret World

by Wohlleben, Peter

eBook - 2016

Wohlleben draws on up-to-date research and engaging forester stories to reveal how trees nurture each other and communicate, outlining the life cycles of "tree families" that contribute to a resilient ecosystem. Wohlleben draws on up-to-date research and engaging forester stories to reveal how trees nurture each other and communicate, outlining the life cycles of "tree families" that contribute to a resilient ecosystem. Show less

Wohlleben draws on up-to-date research and engaging forester stories to reveal how trees nurture each other and communicate, outlining the life cycles of "tree families" that contribute to a resilient ecosystem. Wohlleben draws on up-to-date research and engaging forester stories to reveal how trees nurture each other and communicate, outlining the life cycles of "tree families" that contribute to a resilient ecosystem. Show less

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Convenience Store Woman

Convenience Store Woman

by Murata, Sayaka

Downloadable Audiobook - 2018

A Japanese woman who has been working at a convenience store for 18 years, much to the disappointment of her family, finds friendship with an alienated, cynical and bitter young man who becomes her coworker. A Japanese woman who has been working at a convenience store for 18 years, much to the disappointment of her family, finds friendship with an alienated, cynical and bitter young man who becomes her coworker. Show less

A Japanese woman who has been working at a convenience store for 18 years, much to the disappointment of her family, finds friendship with an alienated, cynical and bitter young man who becomes her coworker. A Japanese woman who has been working at a convenience store for 18 years, much to the disappointment of her family, finds friendship with an alienated, cynical and bitter young man who becomes her coworker. Show less

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The Mental Load

The Mental Load

by N/A, Emma

eBook - 2018

In her first collection, French cartoonist Emma reflects on social and feminist issues by means of simple line drawings, dissecting the invisible and unpaid organizing, list-making and planning women do to manage the lives of their family members. In her first collection, French cartoonist Emma reflects on social and feminist issues by means of simple line drawings, dissecting the invisible and unpaid organizing, list-making and planning women do to manage the lives of their family members. Show less

In her first collection, French cartoonist Emma reflects on social and feminist issues by means of simple line drawings, dissecting the invisible and unpaid organizing, list-making and planning women do to manage the lives of their family members. In her first collection, French cartoonist Emma reflects on social and feminist issues by means of simple line drawings, dissecting the invisible and unpaid organizing, list-making and planning women do to manage the lives of their family members. Show less

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The Salt Roads

The Salt Roads

by Hopkinson, Nalo

eBook - 2015

Brought into being by the lamentations of three Caribbean slave women, a powerful deity begins a search to discover herself and inhabits the minds of three women throughout history. Brought into being by the lamentations of three Caribbean slave women, a powerful deity begins a search to discover herself and inhabits the minds of three women throughout history. Show less

Brought into being by the lamentations of three Caribbean slave women, a powerful deity begins a search to discover herself and inhabits the minds of three women throughout history. Brought into being by the lamentations of three Caribbean slave women, a powerful deity begins a search to discover herself and inhabits the minds of three women throughout history. Show less

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Sexographies

Sexographies

by Wiener, Gabriela

eBook - 2018

Renowned Peruvian journalist Gabriela Wiener records infiltrating the most dangerous Peruvian prison, participating in sexual exchanges in swingers clubs, and other fascinating adventures. Renowned Peruvian journalist Gabriela Wiener records infiltrating the most dangerous Peruvian prison, participating in sexual exchanges in swingers clubs, and other fascinating adventures. Show less

Renowned Peruvian journalist Gabriela Wiener records infiltrating the most dangerous Peruvian prison, participating in sexual exchanges in swingers clubs, and other fascinating adventures. Renowned Peruvian journalist Gabriela Wiener records infiltrating the most dangerous Peruvian prison, participating in sexual exchanges in swingers clubs, and other fascinating adventures. Show less

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SPQR

SPQR

A History of Ancient Rome

by Beard, Mary

Downloadable Audiobook - 2016

A prominent classicist explores ancient Rome and how its citizens adapted the notion of imperial rule, invented the concepts of citizenship and nation, and made laws about those traditionally overlooked in history. A prominent classicist explores ancient Rome and how its citizens adapted the notion of imperial rule, invented the concepts of citizenship and nation, and made laws about those traditionally overlooked in history. Show less

A prominent classicist explores ancient Rome and how its citizens adapted the notion of imperial rule, invented the concepts of citizenship and nation, and made laws about those traditionally overlooked in history. A prominent classicist explores ancient Rome and how its citizens adapted the notion of imperial rule, invented the concepts of citizenship and nation, and made laws about those traditionally overlooked in history. Show less

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Fiebre Tropical

Fiebre Tropical

A Novel

by Juliana Delgado Lopera

eBook - 2020

Lit by the hormonal neon glow of Miami, this heady, multilingual debut novel follows a Colombian teenager's coming-of-age and coming out as she plunges headfirst into lust and evangelism. Lit by the hormonal neon glow of Miami, this heady, multilingual debut novel follows a Colombian teenager's coming-of-age and coming out as she plunges headfirst into lust and evangelism. Show less

Lit by the hormonal neon glow of Miami, this heady, multilingual debut novel follows a Colombian teenager's coming-of-age and coming out as she plunges headfirst into lust and evangelism. Lit by the hormonal neon glow of Miami, this heady, multilingual debut novel follows a Colombian teenager's coming-of-age and coming out as she plunges headfirst into lust and evangelism. Show less

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Home Body

Home Body

by Kaur, Rupi

eBook - 2020

Kaur's collection of raw, honest conversations with herself, illustrated by the author, reminds readers to fill up on love, acceptance, community, family, and embrace change. Kaur's collection of raw, honest conversations with herself, illustrated by the author, reminds readers to fill up on love, acceptance, community, family, and embrace change. Show less

Kaur's collection of raw, honest conversations with herself, illustrated by the author, reminds readers to fill up on love, acceptance, community, family, and embrace change. Kaur's collection of raw, honest conversations with herself, illustrated by the author, reminds readers to fill up on love, acceptance, community, family, and embrace change. Show less

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The Cooked Seed

The Cooked Seed

A Memoir

by Min, Anchee

Downloadable Audiobook - 2013

Min's memoir traces her journey from the painful deprivations of her homeland to the sudden bounty of America, where she endured five jobs, crime, and a painful marriage before the birth of a daughter inspired her writing career. Min's memoir traces her journey from the painful deprivations of her homeland to the sudden bounty of America, where she endured five jobs, crime, and a painful marriage before the birth of a daughter inspired her writing career. Show less

Min's memoir traces her journey from the painful deprivations of her homeland to the sudden bounty of America, where she endured five jobs, crime, and a painful marriage before the birth of a daughter inspired her writing career. Min's memoir traces her journey from the painful deprivations of her homeland to the sudden bounty of America, where she endured five jobs, crime, and a painful marriage before the birth of a daughter inspired her writing career. Show less

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Girl, Woman, Other

Girl, Woman, Other

by Evaristo, Bernardine

eBook - 2019

A black lesbian playwright, a nonbinary social media influencer, a 93-year-old woman living on a farm, and nine other characters narrate their vastly different lives in this vivid portrait of the diversity of the Black British experience. A black lesbian playwright, a nonbinary social media influencer, a 93-year-old woman living on a farm, and nine other characters narrate their vastly different lives in this vivid portrait of the diversity of the Black British experience. Show less

A black lesbian playwright, a nonbinary social media influencer, a 93-year-old woman living on a farm, and nine other characters narrate their vastly different lives in this vivid portrait of the diversity of the Black British experience. A black lesbian playwright, a nonbinary social media influencer, a 93-year-old woman living on a farm, and nine other characters narrate their vastly different lives in this vivid portrait of the diversity of the Black British experience. Show less

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Night

Night

by Wiesel, Elie

Downloadable Audiobook - 2002

Wiesel's masterpiece, the narrative of a boy who lived through Auschwitz and Buchenwald, provides a short and terrible indictment of modern humanity. Wiesel's masterpiece, the narrative of a boy who lived through Auschwitz and Buchenwald, provides a short and terrible indictment of modern humanity. Show less

Wiesel's masterpiece, the narrative of a boy who lived through Auschwitz and Buchenwald, provides a short and terrible indictment of modern humanity. Wiesel's masterpiece, the narrative of a boy who lived through Auschwitz and Buchenwald, provides a short and terrible indictment of modern humanity. Show less

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Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too

Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too

A Book

by Sun, Jomny

eBook - 2017

Sent to observe Earth, a lonely alien encounters a series of creatures who help him find friendship, acceptance, and love. Sent to observe Earth, a lonely alien encounters a series of creatures who help him find friendship, acceptance, and love. Show less

Sent to observe Earth, a lonely alien encounters a series of creatures who help him find friendship, acceptance, and love. Sent to observe Earth, a lonely alien encounters a series of creatures who help him find friendship, acceptance, and love. Show less

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Reading Together: A Yearlong Reading Challenge

https://www.bpl.org/yearlong/

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Let's read together! Join members of your Boston Public Library community to read books tied to our monthly themes. You can explore the themes in order, or choose the theme that fits your mood! All ages are welcome. Let's read together! Join members of your Boston Public Library community to read books tied to our monthly themes. You can explore the themes in order, or choose the theme that fits your mood! All ages are welcome. Show less

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