The Books Oracle
by Malinda Lo
In 1950s San Francisco Chinatown, teenager Lily Hu discovers the city's hidden gay and lesbian clubs, awakening to possibilities beyond her family's expectations. Lo weaves a tender, meticulously researched story of first love and self-discovery against the backdrop of Cold War paranoia and anti-gay persecution. A luminous portrait of identity, belonging, and the courage required to claim one's truth.
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