Our Missing Hearts

Our Missing Hearts, a captivating novel by the acclaimed author Celeste Ng, is a must-read for any literature enthusiast. Published by the renowned Little, Brown Book Group in 2023, this book is a mesmerizing journey that will leave you pondering long after you've turned the last page. The genre of the book is a well-guarded secret, only revealed to those who dare to dive into its pages. Celeste Ng, known for her powerful narratives and unforgettable characters, once again weaves a tale that touches the soul and challenges the mind. Our Missing Hearts is not just a book; it's a testament to the human spirit, the power of love, and the resilience of the heart. Don't miss this masterpiece from one of the most influential writers of our time.

Twelve-year-old Bird Gardner lives a quiet existence with his loving but broken father, a former linguist who now shelves books in Harvard's library. He knows not to ask too many questions, stand out too much, stray too far. For a decade, their lives have been governed by laws written to preserve 'American culture' in the wake of years of economic instability and violence. To keep the peace and restore prosperity, the authorities are now allowed to relocate children of dissidents, especially those of Asian origin, and libraries have been forced to remove books seen as unpatriotic - including the work of Bird's mother, Margaret, a Chinese American poet who left the family when he was nine years old.Bird has grown up disavowing his mother and her poems; he doesn't know her work or what happened to her, and he knows he shouldn't wonder. But when he receives a mysterious letter containing only a cryptic drawing, he is drawn into a quest to find her. His journey will take him through the many folktales she poured into his head as a child, through the ranks of an underground network of librarians, into the lives of the children who have been taken, and finally to New York, where a new act of defiance may be the beginning of much-needed change.