Reads 365: No.10
January- New Voices
Emerging authors & fresh perspectives to kick start 2026.
Some of the books features heavy subject matter, so please be mindful of the content warnings and research them fully.
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The Joy Luck Club
by Amy Tan
✨ Four Chinese immigrant mothers. Four American-born daughters. Two cultures, two generations, infinite love and misunderstanding.
Amy Tan's groundbreaking debut weaves together the stories of four families, exploring the complex bonds between mothers and daughters across cultural divides. Through mahjong games and family secrets, Tan reveals the invisible threads that connect us to our heritage—and the courage it takes to forge our own paths.
💫 Perfect for:
Fans of multigenerational sagas
Anyone navigating two cultures
Readers who love interconnected stories
Those exploring mother-daughter relationships
⭐ A cultural phenomenon that changed how Asian American stories are told
📖 Genre: Literary
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Everything I Never Told You
by Celeste Ng
✨ Lydia is dead. But they don't know this yet.
When the Lee family's favorite daughter is found in the lake, everything they thought they knew begins to unravel. Celeste Ng's stunning debut explores the weight of expectations, the gaps between who we are and who others see, and the secrets that can destroy a family.
💫 Perfect for:
Mystery lovers who want literary depth
Readers exploring family dynamics
Fans of Little Fires Everywhere
Anyone who's ever felt invisible
⭐ Amazon's #1 Best Book of the Year
📚 Genre: Literary Fiction
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January’s New Voices list