Oksana, Behave! by Maria Kuznetsova

• This is a fun read about a young immigrant girl moving from Kiev to the US.
• The novel as a strong voice that reveals the main characters gritty humor and resilience.
• I love the cover. 

The River by Peter Heller

• This is a fantastic novel set on a remote river.
• Two college students aim for a long adventure traveling by canoe.
• Heller does an amazing job of building suspense while keeping a contemplative tone.
• While setting and characters are very different, the tone of this novel reminded me much of his earlier novel The Dog Stars.

The Mars Rooms by Rachel Kushner

• This novel details the experiences of a woman serving life in prison.
• Kushner looks into the dark world of sex workers in San Francisco.
• This may appeal to fans of Orange is the New Black, TV series or book.  

The Cranes Dance by Meg Howrey

• This novel is told from the point of view of a professional ballerina who struggles with injuries and with her sister's, also a ballerina, mental breakdown.
• The setting will appeal to those interested in the arts.
• The main character is flawed and inviting.

The Clasp by Sloan Crosley

• Crosley's well crafted voice shines through in this novel.
• This novel focuses on a group of college friends that grows apart, yet still relies on each other.
• This is a quick and fun read.

The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn

• This is a great character-driven thriller.  I was happy to learn that this is being made into a movie.
• The main character is agoraphobic, making her a fresh type of character.
• This plot focuses on the psychology of the main characters.