This memoir is: an outsider’s time capsule of the 90s West Coast, a dissection of friendship via philosophy and language theory, and a lived account of Asian diaspora in America. Can Lark, with the help of two newfound companions (one canine) find peace in the legendary settlement of Glendalough? I’m not generally a dystopian reader, but Lark Ascending’s beautiful language and imagery, combined with the emotional heft of the story, drew me in from the first paragraph. But during the harrowing voyage, not only does tragedy strike at every turn, but hopes for a peaceful resettlement are dashed. The only option is for Lark and his family to escape to Ireland, the only country still open to refugees. Even the isolated Maine woods have become too dangerous. In the not-too-distant future, fires have ravaged much of the world, and America has been taken over by extremists. Here are recommendations from the staff at Boswell Book Company, a store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that was established in 2009. Shelf Talkers is a series at Lit Hub where booksellers from independent bookstores around the country share their favorite reads of the moment.
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