Tales of courage and grit lead the 10 best books of February
by Monitor reviewers
Feb 16, 2022
2 minutes
February’s books tackle wide-ranging themes, from escaping authoritarian regimes and racial preconceptions to discovering a sunken piece of slavery’s past and a history of the humble index.
1. Thank You, Mr. Nixon by Gish Jen
Gish Jen’s short story collection begins with a Chinese saying: “A long journey begins with a step.” Readers could add, gratefully: “And ends with a story.” There are 11 here.)
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