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Jennifer J. Chow

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Jennifer J. Chow writes multicultural stories. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

Her accolades include: Agatha, Anthony, Lefty, & Lilian Jackson Braun Award nominations; SoCal Indie Bestseller; Foreword Reviews INDIEFAB finalist; and Teen Vogue coverage.

Find out more and join her monthly newsletter on her author website.

News Flash: Anthony Award nominee

Happy to announce that Ill-Fated Fortune has been nominated for an Anthony Award in the Best Cozy/Humorous category! Congrats to all! Find the full list here: https://www.bouchercon2025.com/anthony-award-nominations

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Death by Bubble Tea (LA Nig...

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Louise Penny is a masterful writer, and I was absorbed in the world of Three Pines. I loved the sense of great friendship and devoted family in this book, along with the deep philosophical questions and the lighthearted touches of community fun. The ...more
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Absolutely enjoyed this book. Hooked from the first page, drawn to Maya’s story of feeling out of place and returning to a possible home. And also the entertaining and twisty mystery central to the novel, which highlights Hawaiian history and digs in ...more
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The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong
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Loved this! I really connected with Tao, and I appreciated all the cultural references. Also, I enjoyed getting to know each one of the merry band of travelers—and their backstories. A beautiful fantasy tale filled with friendship and finding oneself ...more
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I’ll be honest—there was a lot of cool tech I didn’t understand in this book. But what I loved was the twists and turns. I also really felt for Hope as she’s trapped in a place and struggling with rediscovering memories. And I cheered for all her val ...more
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I’ll be honest—there was a lot of cool tech I didn’t understand in this book. But what I loved was the twists and turns. I also really felt for Hope as she’s trapped in a place and struggling with rediscovering memories. And I cheered for all her val ...more
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The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai
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A startlingly quiet but also profound book. The food descriptions will leave you hungry, and the specificity of the locale will take you to Kyoto. A meal is often more than a meal, and Kashiwai explores the deep aspects of humanity in this touching n ...more
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Her Name Is Knight by Yasmin Angoe
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Nena is such a strong character and a survivor. Content warning: There’s a lot of violence and traumatic situations in this book. I appreciate getting the dual perspectives of young Nena and present-day Nena, though. Both timelines are riveting with ...more
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A Midnight Puzzle by Gigi Pandian
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As always, a delightful read from Pandian. I continue to be wowed by the baffling and impossible crimes in this series. She brilliantly lays out and deduces the puzzles involved. And I loved how there were flashbacks to previous times and locales. Th ...more
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Molten Death by Leslie Karst
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A delightful mystery that transported me to the Big Island. I loved following Valerie, when her relaxing vacation with Kristen, goes sideways after spotting a dead body in the lava.

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Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
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Such an unequivocally fun book. I loved the whole personality of Vera and the way she wanted to be a true detective. Her interactions with the different suspects were super sweet (and hilarious).

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“Every restaurant and kitchen had its own distinctive culinary perfume.”
Jennifer J. Chow, Death by Bubble Tea

“If you can’t even talk to the living, then how can you connect with the dead?”
Jennifer J. Chow, The 228 Legacy

“It is a truth universally acknowledged,that a single woman in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a book.”
Jennifer J. Chow, Death by Bubble Tea

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