Interpreter of Maladies

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“This won a Pulitzer for good reason”

Andrea

“I remember reading this in college, and it opened my mind to what reading could be like. Forever captivated by the way Jhumpa Lahiri strings words together.”

Esha Sohan

“Maybe not that niche but this book is my genesis so it must be included on the list. Reading it in 11th grade solidified that my creative practice must include family histories told through the point of view of women. Especially in South Asian families where family narratives are so often dictated by men and their legacies. Every single story in this collection makes me consistently tear up.”