Debut Novel by Asha Lemmie, '15, Makes Big Splash

Fifty Words for Rain is officially a bestseller! It’s on the New York Times, USA TODAY, Publishers Weekly and Indie Bestseller lists!

Asha Lemmie, '15, has published her debut novel, Fifty Words for Rain.  The book has received special recognition from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Good Morning America, where Asha appeared on September 1^st to receive the distinction of Book Club Pick of the Month.  A Booklist reviewer writes, “Lemmie’s debut novel is a gripping historical tale that will transport readers through myriad emotions . . . Lemmie intimately draws the readers into every aspect of Noriko’s complex story, leading us through the decades and across the continents this adventure spans, bringing us to anger, tears, and small pockets of joy. A truly ambitious and remarkable debut.”

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