Pick a Color

In "Pick a Color," award-winning author Souvankham Thammavongsa presents a compelling exploration of identity and class through the eyes of Ning, a nail salon owner and former boxer. As she navigates her day-to-day responsibilities alongside her co-workers—each marked with the name 'Susan'—Ning grapples with the dissonance between her true self and the anonymous facade she presents to privileged clients. This intimate novel unfolds in a single day, revealing the complexities of her life, the intricacies of labor, and the often unseen power dynamics at play within the world of service work.