At Off the Shelf Tolani Osan tagged ten top books that "illuminate how disparate cultures can reveal the mystery and beauty in each other and make us aware of the hardships, dreams, and hidden scars of those we share space with," including:We Are Called to RiseRead about another novel on the list.
by Laura McBride
Far from the casinos and lights, the Las Vegas suburbs sprawl out into the desert. In this desolate boomtown, three desperate souls—a middle-aged white woman, a Hispanic veteran just returned from Iraq, and a brave Albanian boy—must decide whether to give in to despair, or to find the courage and resilience to rise.
The Page 69 Test: We Are Called to Rise.
--Marshal Zeringue


