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Jael Richardson's book picks: what to read this holiday season

q book contributor Jael Richardson gives us her recommendation of the week. Today, she'll discuss the ideal books to read or gift this holiday season.
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From left: Omar El Akkad's American War, Kai Cheng Thom's Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars, and Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere. (Knopf, Metonymy Press, Penguin Random House Canada)

q contributor Jael Richardson is dropping by with a new book recommendation for listeners. Today, she'll be breaking down the ideal holiday reads. Below are Jael's picks, categorized by types of readers: 

For the reader who usually prefers non-fiction: American War by Omar El Akkad

For the busy reader: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

For the young reader: Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars by Kai Cheng Thom

For the reader in the car: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (audiobook version) 

For everyone: Brother by David Chariandy 

— Produced by Jean Kim

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