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10 best books of May: the Monitor's picks

Excellent narrative lines 鈥 both real and invented 鈥 lift these 10 new May releases above the pack.

3. 'Salt Houses,' by Hala Alyan

Drawing on her formidable skills as a storyteller and a lyrically gifted writer, Hala Alyan uses her debut novel to tell the story of the diaspora of a Palestinian family. The Yacoubs scatter from Boston to Beirut to Paris. Unable to return to their homeland and separated from their native culture, they are forced to learn resilience. Their story is complex but makes for a rich and rewarding read. You can read the Monitor's full review of "Salt Houses" here.

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