"The Last Story of Mina Lee" by Nancy Jooyoun Kim ($15)
- What it's about: This book follows a young woman named Margot whose mother, Mina, dies under mysterious circumstances at her apartment in Koreatown, Los Angeles. As Margot investigates the situation, she begins to learn more about her mother's life, including Mina's experiences in the Korean War and as an undocumented immigrant. When a new romance comes along to complicate Mina's life even further, she finds herself understanding her mother in a whole new way.
- What Witherspoon says: "Identity, family secrets, and the search for belonging are just a few of the themes. This mystery-thriller interweaves between the past and present through the lens of a mother and daughter duo surrounding a suspicious death and undiscovered truths."