On this week's episode of The Library Love Fest Podcast, I sat down with author Meng Jin, whose debut novel Little Gods goes on sale January 14th.
Little Gods is an unforgettable debut that is both ambitious and deeply intimate. It follows a young woman, Liya, who, after the sudden death of her enigmatic physicist mother Su Lan, travels to China to discover the truth behind her origins. After I finished this story, after following Meng down this lyrical, non-linear rabbit hole of ambition, motherhood, memory, time, and space, I found myself continually drawn back to the book. Trust me: this novel will STICK with you. It was such a joy to talk to Meng and dive deep into her history, her process, and the incredible amount of thought and care she put into this debut novel. You can listen to the interview below.
You can also find out more by reading this Behind the Book essay!
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Check out some of the praise for Little Gods:
"Artfully composed and emotionally searing, Jin’s debut about lost girls, bottomless ambition, and the myriad ways family members can hurt and betray one another is gripping from beginning to end. This is a beautiful, intensely moving debut."
—Publishers Weekly 
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"With precocious dexterity, Jin…adroitly privileges her readers with a haunting omniscience she denies her characters, giving voice to Liya’s first caregiver and the runaway stranger whose genes are Liya's dubious legacy. Skillfully revealed, exquisitely rendered, Jin’s first novel undoubtedly presages future success."
—Booklist 
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Hope you enjoyed the episode!
-Chris