Neha and Shruti introduce their first book pair! Passing by Nella Larsen, and The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, published nearly 100 years apart, perfectly complement one another as they both revolve around themes of race, discrimination, identity, and belonging. We discuss similarities and differences between the characters and their choices, compare our reading experiences, and gush over the beautiful writing.

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Shelf Discovery

Passing by Nella Larsen

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

Neha - Quicksand by Nella Larsen; and A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum

Shruti - A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams

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