The First Novel Prize, first awarded in 2006, was created to honor the best debut fiction of the year. The 2023 finalists have just been announced.

Here are four book recommendations brought to you by your friends at Pima County Public Library.

“Family Lore” by Elizabeth Acevedo

“Chain-Gang All-Stars” by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

“Sea Change” by Gina Chung

“We Are a Haunting” by Tyriek White

Like these? Be sure to check out the full list at tucne.ws/1ojg.

Visit library.pima.gov for more great reading suggestions or call Infoline at 520-791-4010 to learn more or ask questions.

Tucson Landmarks: The Joel D. Valdez Main Library, located at 101 N. Stone Ave., is easily recognized by the red "Sonora" sculpture that stands tall in the front plaza. The Main Library is home to the Cele Peterson Arizona Collection and the Steinheimer Collection along with other resources available to the public. Video by Pascal Albright / Arizona Daily Star.

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