Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Book Discussion Group: Asian American Authors in Conversation with Jennifer J. Chow, author of Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines
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Please join us for a virtual book talk with Jennifer J. Chow. We will be discussing her novel, Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines, which is available through NYPL catalog. This talk is part of a conversation series with Asian American authors and their works.
“Los Angeles pet groomer Mimi Lee, owner of Hollywoof, investigates when her younger sister Alice becomes a suspect in the death of fellow teacher Helen Reed, whose body the sisters found at Alice and Helen’s elementary school. Assisted by her telepathic cat, Marshmallow, and her lawyer boyfriend, Josh, Mimi identifies suspects who might benefit either professionally or financially from Helen’s death, including other teachers at the school, the school’s janitor, Helen’s roommate, and even Helen’s fiancé. Complicating matters, Marshmallow’s former creepy owner is looking for him and the kitten Mimi recently rescued, and Mimi’s parents seem to be hitting a rough spot in their marriage, which Mimi is determined to fix. Against the wishes of Detective Brown, Mimi perseveres, setting a trap for the killer and almost losing her life in the process. Details of running a pet-grooming business, a nicely described setting, and warm family relationships distinguish this cozy, which will appeal to readers who enjoy Vivien Chien’s Noodle Shop mysteries, with their Chinese American heroines, as well as similar family dynamics and portrayals of savvy businesswomen.” -- Sue O'Brien (Reviewed 10/1/2020) (Booklist, vol 117, number 3, p29)
Registration is required. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join. You must register with an email address in order to receive the link to participate. The link will be sent to you the day of the discussion. Space is limited to 100 people.
This virtual program is being presented by Chatham Square Library of NYPL in cooperation with the Asian American Writers’ Workshop (AAWW).
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