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Little Fires Everywhere

Book • 2017
Little Fires Everywhere delves into the lives of the Richardson family and the enigmatic Mia Warren, an artist and single mother, as they navigate the complexities of suburban life in the 1990s.

The novel explores themes of motherhood, identity, and the secrets that can both unite and divide families and communities.

A custody battle over a Chinese-American baby further complicates the relationships between the characters, highlighting issues of race, class, and belonging.

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Mentioned by Adam Grant as her second novel, a Goodreads Choice winner and New York Times bestseller, adapted into a Hulu series.
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