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Asha Lemmie

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Fiction, Historical Fiction

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September 2019

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Asha Lemmie is the New York Times bestselling author of Fifty Words For Rain and The Wildest Sun. She holds a BA in English Literature from Boston College and is currently a graduate student at Columbia University. She resides in New York City but can frequently be found wandering. Asha writes historical fiction that focuses on bringing unique perspectives to life.

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What was your inspiration for the book Fifty Words for Rain? It was a beautiful story, with amazing characters. I fell in love with Nori, and wondered if she is based on a real person?

Asha Lemmie Thank you so much Cathy! I was inspired to write this novel because I wanted to explore isolation, and the many ways in which we impose barriers betwe…moreThank you so much Cathy! I was inspired to write this novel because I wanted to explore isolation, and the many ways in which we impose barriers between ourselves and others. Nori is not based on anyone directly, but she is loosely based off of some of my own experiences, and the experiences of people I’ve met. (less)

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What makes your debut novel an excellent choice for a book club?

Asha Lemmie Hi Kyle! I think Fifty Words For Rain would make a wonderful choice for a book club because there’s a lot to discuss about this unique perspective and…moreHi Kyle! I think Fifty Words For Rain would make a wonderful choice for a book club because there’s a lot to discuss about this unique perspective and setting. None of the characters are cut and dry, and their motivations are often completely understandable, even if their actions aren’t. I’ve provided the link to the Book Club Kit if you’d like to check it out!

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Average rating: 3.87 · 51,513 ratings · 5,940 reviews · 5 distinct works • Similar authors

	Fifty Words for Rain 3.88 avg rating — 47,103 ratings — published 2020 — 47 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Wildest Sun 3.77 avg rating — 2,210 ratings — published 2023 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fires to Come 3.79 avg rating — 2,179 ratings — published 2024 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Blaze: Unstoppable Women Igniting Change by Marie Benedict (Goodreads Author), Maggie Shipstead (Goodreads Author), Pam Jenoff (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 16 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tant de nuances de pluie: Le destin bouleversant d'une jeune femme dans le Japon de l'après seconde guerre mondiale 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Poll for April's group read, 'Reading Across the African Diaspora'. Which selection would you like to read? This poll will remain open until March 8. This should give us enough time to purchase/borrow the book in order to start reading on April 1. Please remember to only vote if you plan on participating.

- Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie

11 votes, 34.4%

- Crossing the Mangrove by Maryse Condé

8 votes, 25.0%

- When Rain Clouds Gather by Bessie Head

7 votes, 21.9%

- The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born by Ayi Kwei Armah (not available on Kindle)

3 votes, 9.4%

- In the Shadow of Ruin by Tony Debajo

2 votes, 6.3%

by Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih (not available on Kindle)

1 vote, 3.1%

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