Spring 2020 Novels
Looking for more books you missed beyond these spring 2020 novels? Stay tuned for more books in different genres that were published at the start of the pandemic, coming soon! Now years later, a student has come forward with allegations against Strane. When she contacts Vanessa, asking her to speak out as well, Vanessa must rediscover if the relationship was consensual, as she interprets it to be, or will she come to terms with a past that she does not want to accept. Percy begins to question and doubt herself and begins to wonder — do we even own our own image? Vincent, Jonathan, and a victim of Jonathans’ schemes are all joined together in ways that aren’t revealed until the end, taking us from rags to riches and perhaps back again. Even as the move is underway, she faces questions about her role in an interracial relationship, her understanding of her ancestors, and how to simply exist in a world that refuses to recognize her place in it. As the women work, their outside lives are tangled, and they seem stuck at the center. Even as Nell fills notebook after notebook with her thoughts and discoveries, Nell begins to realize that her notebooks might be more filled with love for Joan, than actual work. With the help of her friends, Loretha will relearn that the best days are not behind her. The story follows her and her hair as she grows up and tries to find her place in a world that doesn’t seem to have a place for her. As Ant and his friend Vince make their way to the funeral through a Chicago snowstorm, Ant reflects on life, toxic masculinity, and friendship. She has always drawn strength from the words of the authors she teaches and adores, but this time she realizes, words might not always be enough. The story weaves in and out of the terrifying ordeal of the current, with the bittersweet memories of the past that will leave the reader thinking for days to come. This is a story about the power of women, friendship, and community, and how small things can impact lives in a big way. Determined for her student to succeed, Camille goes after her. She soon ends up lost where she doesn’t speak the language until she meets Alejandro, who helps her navigate the world, and a friendship begins to bloom. But, one day two strangers and a dog show up, and show Missy that she isn’t done yet, she still has a lot of life and love left in her yet. He arrives in New York and lives as an undocumented immigrant. But will the secret follow him, even here? And what is family, really? Mina tries to heal and experience her new world. Surrounded by the classics, she draws strength from mythological women. Even as Mina and Oscar try to put the pieces together, they seem to fall apart. Jia Jia decides she must embark on a journey to discover the truth behind the sketch. She knows she must dive into her past, to find out what her future holds. These best friends will do what it takes to have each other’s backs, knowing that they are stronger together because, together, women can do anything. Even become president. But now, JL’s father leaves for long-term business, Aubrey and her friendship is dissolving, and her mom has a dissociative disorder. Luckily, JL has Max, her older boyfriend. Except even that will come to an end as Max plans to graduate and leave town. JL is faced with a choice: follow Max and betray her family, or stay and betray Max.
