Daily Bruin Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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From tears to laughter, "Jagged Little Pill" evokes it all. Inspired by Alanis Morissette's album, the musical tackles powerful themes via heartfelt monologues, humor and a fiery soundtrack, writes @DailyBruinAE's Talia Sajor. https://t.co/5rGVEpGUt2

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“Driver’s Seat” takes audiences through one woman’s journey towards self-acceptance. Produced by UCLA alumnus Misha Riley, writer and performer Ellie Brelis recounts her experiences living with OCD and coming out as queer. https://t.co/L4b966sAtU

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'An Echo in the City' illuminates the Hong Kong protests through the narrative of an inspiring love story. Authored by UCLA Alumni K.X. Song, this debut novel aims to ignite introspection among readers. https://t.co/7yVHxkpWSR

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On Nov. 15, Kennedy Ryan released her newest romance novel “Before I Let Go”. It tells the story of a couple that has to overcome challenges and the emotions that come with them to find their happy ending. https://t.co/vOvfP2QzaG

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M. David Mullen is taking viewers to 20th century New York through a camera lens. Nominated for an Emmy award in Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series, the alumnus used a single camera setup with a Steadicam camera in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” https://t.co/oE5GfSWosz

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Randa Ali's "Kingdom of Strangers" is encouraging unity through isolation. Inspired by letters written by Egyptian political prisoners, the graduate student's short film portrays themes of identity, injustice and isolation. https://t.co/ZUsCdoG3h7

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"Along for the Ride" is embracing the simplicities in life. With Sarah Dessen's novel-turned-film released on Netflix Friday, the Daily Bruin sat down with the stars of the film to talk about their character development. https://t.co/xuGED1KbjS

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Dan Jones' "Essex Dogs" is far from a memorable tale. With poor storytelling and uninspired characters, the novel sacrifices a cohesive storyline for historical accuracy, writes @DailyBruinAE's Sanjana Chadive. https://t.co/yYtJv1aTun

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