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You Are Here
You Are Here: A Novel | Karin Lin-Greenberg
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As a once-bustling mall prepares to shut its doors for the final time, the residents of an upstate New York town must reckon with a shocking act of violence that forces them to re-evaluate who they are and what they want Tina, a 40ish, Chinese-American hairstylist at the malls salon dreams of being a visual artist. Her young, friendless son Jackson secretly studies to become a magician. Ro, an elderly widow, comes to the mall as a respite from loneliness. Beautiful high school senior Maria nurses Hollywood aspirations while working in the mall food court. And Kevin, part of a mixed-race couple facing a marital crisis, manages the malls lone bookstore while his wife, Gwen, a successful poet and academic, cant escape dreams of her children falling from the loft of their tiny house while they sleep. With shops slowly going out of business, a sense of dread creeps into this once vibrant community. As residents grapple with how their lives will change once they lose their jobs, a tragedy at the mall brings the town to crisis. Some wonder whether this is the time to finally pursue postponed dreams, and for others, this sudden, violent act pushes them to strengthen their connections to the people who truly matter in their lives. Exploring how our identities and aspirations are inextricably bound to the places we call home, You Are Here is a stunning, keenly perceptive, and deeply humane portrait of a community in transition, and illustrates the conflicts and connections that can arise in the most ordinary of settings.
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julieclair
You Are Here: A Novel | Karin Lin-Greenberg
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There are so many layers to this book. At its heart, it's a book about real people living real lives - sometimes messy, sometimes boring, sometimes tragic - but ultimately finding the inner strength to pursue their dreams. Well written, well constructed, and a worthwhile, meaningful read. Thanks for this excellent #AuldLangSpine recommendation, @BookNAround !
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BookNAround Glad you appreciated it (it sounds wrong to say enjoyed given the actual story). 3mo
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julieclair
You Are Here: A Novel | Karin Lin-Greenberg
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@BookNAround Your #AuldLangSpine list had so many great choices! I have decided to read one book each month all year. My choice for January is You Are Here. I‘m excited!
Thanks for all your work in matching us up, @monalyisha ! 💙

monalyisha That‘s a fun twist! Enjoy! ✨ 4mo
Amiable That‘s a great idea to read one a month! 4mo
julieclair @Amiable @monalyisha It was an idea born of desperation, lol! 🤪🤣 There were so many good choices, and because of other reading commitments I knew I wouldn‘t be able to read more than 1 or 2 in January. 4mo
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Cinfhen
You Are Here: A Novel | Karin Lin-Greenberg
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Such a fun book🤩 Definitely has “summer read” vibes…the type of story that‘s light but not frivolous. In upstate NY a local mall is in financial disarray. Most stores are shuttered and businesses are desperate for customers. Tina a single mom & hairstylist works at the mall along with a host of other characters. Told from multiple POV we get a feel for the local residents (some old some young) as they try to thrive in contemporary America.

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Cinfhen
You Are Here: A Novel | Karin Lin-Greenberg
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This book is hilarious- really delightful!!! Ro an elderly widow is just one of the many faces in her multi cultural neighborhood much to her chagrin. While she sees herself as “accepting” her views are sadly racist. Audio is charming 🩷

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