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Coming Of Age

Growing up is an experience that is at once personal and universal. Browse through these books to read about that special coming of age period in everyone’s lives. Who knows, you might just lose and find yourself in some of these titles!

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The Great Reclamation: A Novel - Thryft
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Rachel Heng | Riverhead Books

The Great Reclamation: A Novel

$11.90

Goodreads rating: 4.02

$11.90

If you’re drawn to tales that weave through the complexities of a future where personal identity and societal norms are at odds, Rachel Heng's "The Great Reclamation" would resonate with you. The book offers a refreshing take on the dystopian genre, providing a narrative that not only captivates with its plot but also prompts introspection about our own world. It's for anyone who loves to explore the 'what-ifs' of future societies.
Map of the Invisible World - Thryft
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Tash Aw | Fourth Estate

Map of the Invisible World

$6.65

Goodreads rating: 3.44

$6.65

Recommendation: - This captivating novel takes you on an enigmatic journey through the colorful and dangerous capital of Jakarta, Indonesia in the 1960s. With masterful storytelling, Tash Aw explores themes of identity, betrayal, and the search for belonging. The vivid descriptions and rich character development will transport you to a world that is both exotic and turbulent. Get ready to be immersed in a captivating and thought-provoking read.
20 Fragments of a Ravenous Youth - Thryft
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Xiaolu Guo | Vintage Books Usa

20 Fragments of a Ravenous Youth

$3.88

Goodreads rating: 3.64

$3.88

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This book would be a great read for someone who enjoys coming-of-age stories with a unique setting. "20 Fragments of a Ravenous Youth" captures the spirit of a young woman determined to make it in the city, despite the odds stacked against her. With its blend of humor, romance, and commentary on modern China, readers will be engrossed by Fenfang's journey towards finding her lucky break.
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Louise Heal Kawai, Mieko Kawakami  | Pushkin Press

Ms Ice Sandwich

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Goodreads rating: 3.79

$3.88

"Ms Ice Sandwich" could be a good read for those who enjoy coming-of-age stories with a unique twist. The book's distinctive feature is its use of a quirky obsession with a sandwich seller as a vehicle to explore the protagonist's first love and eventual heartbreak. Users would appreciate how the story manages to be both moving and funny, all the while conveying the painful and awkward period of transitioning from childhood to adolescence.
Map of the Invisible World : A Novel - Thryft
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Tash Aw | Random House

Map of the Invisible World : A Novel

$8.71

Goodreads rating: 3.44

$8.71

From the author of the internationally acclaimed The Harmony Silk Factory comes an enthralling novel that evokes an exotic yet turbulent place and time—1960s Indonesia during President Sukarno’s drive to purge the country of its colonial past. A page-turning story, Map of the Invisible World follows the journeys of two brothers and an American woman who are indelibly marked by the past—and swept up in the tides of history.
Map Of The Invisible World - Thryft
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A Anthony Robert | Harpercollins India

Map Of The Invisible World

$4.50

Goodreads rating: 3.44

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16-year-old adam is an orphan three times over he and his older brother, johan, were abandoned by their mother as children; he watched as johan was adopted and taken away by a wealthy couple; and he had to hide when karl, the dutch man who raised him, was arrested by soldiers during sukarnos drive to purge 1960s indonesia of its colonial past adam sets out on a quest to find karl, but all he has to guide him are some old photos and letters, which send him to the colourful, dangerous capital, jakarta johan, meanwhile, is living a seemingly carefree, privileged life in malaysia, but is careening out of control, unable to forget the long-ago betrayal of his helpless, trusting brother map of the invisible world is a masterful novel, and confirms tash aw as one of the most exciting young writers at work today