
1. Some other essential reads for this month (April) involve Michael Luo’s insightful and personal exploration of the history of Chinese exclusion in the United States, published by The New Yorker. Additionally, Morgan Jerkins has released her second book following the success of her 2021 fiction debut, Caul Baby.
2. Other must-reads this month (April) include a deeply researched and personal account on Chinese exclusion in the U.S. by The New Yorker’s Michael Luo, as well as Morgan Jerkins’ follow-up to her 2021 novel Caul Baby. French bestselling author Anne Berest and her sister Claire have also published a newly translated novel that honors their great-grandmother, the esteemed French art critic Gabriële Buffet-Picabia. Lastly, Joan Didion’s new posthumous release, Notes to John, features fresh material from the legendary author since her 2021 essay collection, Let Me Tell You What I Mean.
3. In April, some not-to-be-missed books include: Michael Luo’s in-depth and personal examination of Chinese exclusion history for The New Yorker; Morgan Jerkins’ second book, following her 2021 fiction debut Caul Baby; a newly translated novel by French bestselling author Anne Berest and her sister Claire, paying tribute to their great-grandmother, Gabriële Buffet-Picabia; and Joan Didion’s posthumous release, Notes to John, which presents new material from the iconic author since her 2021 essay collection, Let Me Tell You What I Mean.
4. For this month (April), some must-read books include: Michael Luo’s deeply researched and personal account on Chinese exclusion in the United States; Morgan Jerkins’ follow-up to her 2021 fiction debut, Caul Baby; a newly translated novel by French bestselling author Anne Berest and her sister Claire, celebrating their great-grandmother, Gabriële Buffet-Picabia; and Joan Didion’s posthumous release, Notes to John, marking the first publication of new material from the iconic author since her 2021 essay collection, Let Me Tell You What I Mean.