Spoil The Ending

February 27, 2020

The Ending of Bedlam Stacks

The Bedlam Stacks is a historical fiction by Natasha Pulley that has elements of magic and magical realism. Set in the nineteenth century, the story features a quest to Peru to find a rare tree that is supposed to have magical properties. Along the way, the characters meet many magical and mythical creatures, and they…
February 26, 2020

The Ending of Ask Again, Yes

Ask Again, Yes is a novel by Mary Beth Keane which explores the complicated relationships between two generations in two families.
February 23, 2020

The Ending of When You Reach Me

When You Reach Me is a Newbery Medal winning young adult book by Rebecca Stead. Set in New York City in the 1970s, Stead tells the story of Miranda, a twelve-year-old girl who mysteriously receives instructions to write a letter and give it to someone. She doesn’t know what she needs to write or for…
February 22, 2020

The Ending of Notes From A Black Chef

Notes From a Young Black Chef is a memoir by Kwame Onwuachi, written with Joshua David Stein. It begins with Chef Onwuachi at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in DC. He takes a moment to reflect on the building and the history it contains. He’s been hired to feed 47 people…
February 4, 2020

The Ending of Kindred by Octavia Butler

In Kindred, Octavia Butler uses science fiction as a vehicle to explore race, power, history and the art of knowing. Dana travels back and forth in time…
January 19, 2020

The Ending of Dominicana by Angie Cruz

In Dominicana, Angie Cruz weaves a story from the Dominican Republic to New York. It’s a story of family, immigration, ambition, and identity. Ana’s Family Ana is a pretty girl, with green eyes that stand out. Juan Ruiz sets his eyes on her and playfully asks him to marry her at the age of 11.…
January 17, 2020

The Ending of Honor by Elif Shafak

Honor by Elif Shafak is a multi-generational story of a Turkish-Kurdish family. In this book, Shafak explores the concept of honor in different cultural contexts. The story takes place in Turkey, Gaza, Kurdistan and England.
January 9, 2020

The Ending of A Woman is No Man

How did the book A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum end?
January 2, 2020

The Ending of The Stationery Shop

The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali is primarily a love story. Bahman and Roya fall in love in 1950s Iran, during the ousting of the prime minister. They first meet at The Stationery Shop, owned by Ali. There, he gave them a chance to be alone, and their love grew. They become engaged and plan…