Jessamine Chan Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

Jessamine Chan

I’m adding my voice to the chorus to tell you to buy/read/tell all your friends about this book... It’s a super smart and wildly imaginative indictment of the American prison system, among many other things, but it’s also one of the most tender and big-hearted novels I’ve read.

Jessamine Chan

By weaving in folklore and ample wonder, Obreht gives her climate fiction ancient roots, forcing us to reckon with the ruined world that future generations will inherit, while reminding us that even in the face of catastrophe, there’s solace to be found in art.

Jessamine Chan

It will rearrange your brain and heart in the very best way. I want to include a short summary here, but Hilary’s books defy tidy plot/theme summaries, so just trust me.

Jessamine Chan

Happy pub day @tseringylama!!! Can't wait for everyone to discover WE MEASURE THE EARTH WITH OUR BODIES. Check out our conversation @ElectricLit and then buy the book! https://electricliterature.com/tsering-lama-novel-we-measure-the-earth-with-our-bodies/

Jessamine Chan

I imagine that reviews will emphasize the urgency of a fminist dystopian novel about autonomy, motherhood and surveillance, but here I'd like to tell readers that this novel is about witches and it's incredibly entertaining. If only we could all be witches.

Jessamine Chan

A transformative, consciousness-altering experience. When I finished reading, I felt like I was filled with electricity and there were light beams shooting out of my head and I didn’t understand why no one else could see them.

Jessamine Chan

I was just texting with Robert Jones about CINEMA LOVE this week... Forthcoming from @duttonbooks in May 2024. Totally available for pre-order... I love this book so much and can’t wait for the world to discover this story and these characters...

Jessamine Chan

@g_liew CAMP ZERO by Michelle Min Sterling, publishes in April. Excellent book!

Jessamine Chan

Thank you for this shout-out @RavenLeilani. I’m such a fan of LUSTER and so happy to know that THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD MOTHERS made it to your TBR stack.❤️ https://amp.theguardian.com/books/2022/jan/01/raven-leilani-i-was-flying-by-the-seat-of-my-pants

Jessamine Chan

Belated congrats to @haszombiesinit on the publication of your brilliant, mind-bending, soul-enriching collection WHITE CAT, BLACK DOG. Being asked to blurb your book was a bucket-list dream I didn’t know I could have. Best deadline ever. ❤️ https://t.co/DlPjAO2foW