Jenna Bush Hager Instagram – It’s almost May, which means it’s time to announce our next RWJ pick — “Real Americans” by Rachel Khong! Our story begins at the precipice of Y2K in New York City. We meet our protagonist, Lily, a daughter of Chinese immigrants, who is beginning to fall in love… But this epic novel spans time and place, and before we know it, we jump ahead a few decades and also follow Lily’s son, Nick, as he embarks on a journey to find his biological father… This book follows multiple generations of the Chen family (whose characters you won’t get enough of!) and the many places the years take them — from Beijing to New York City, to a small town in the Pacific Northwest, and San Francisco. It’s a story of family, what we carry, what we pass down, secrets and how they can divide us and bring us back together again. Khong’s deeply moving novel explores themes of class, race, and the complexities of family dynamics, ultimately asking the question: What makes us who we are? And how inevitable are our futures? “Real Americans” is out TODAY, and I know you’ll love it just as much as I do! Head to your local indie bookstore or order online now!