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Connie Briscoe's avatar

The Joy Luck Club was one of my all time favorite novels. You should check out the novel Mama by Terry McMillan. Another oldie but goodie and a little edgy but humorous and moving. And the author has a very captivating voice, as does Amy Tan.

Evelyn Skye's avatar

Oh wow, I've never heard of that book, thank you for the rec! I'll definitely add to my TBR. :)

Hannah Ray's avatar

These all look like amazing book recommendations, thanks for curating this list!

Evelyn Skye's avatar

You're so welcome!! I LOVE giving book recs :)

Mesa Fama's avatar

Happy paperback book birthday!! I loved The Hundred Loves of Juliet! I couldn't put it down :)

Also - Elizabeth Fama?!! I wonder if I'm somehow related :)

Evelyn Skye's avatar

I did notice your last name and wondered as well, Mesa! You should check out her novel MONSTROUS BEAUTY--I love all her books, but that one is my fave.

Thank you for reading THE HUNDRED LOVES OF JULIET and your very very kind words!!

Mesa Fama's avatar

I will for sure check out her work! I told my husband about her and asked if he had a cousin that he didn't know :)

Evelyn Skye's avatar

Her daughter, Sally Fama Cochrane, is a talented painter, and she sketched Juliet's balcony for me! That drawing will be in my next book, ONE YEAR AGO IN SPAIN. (It's an easter egg for readers like you who have already read THE HUNDRED LOVES OF JULIET)!

Mesa Fama's avatar

Love it!! Can't wait :)