Severance

Narrated by Nancy Wu, Ling Ma’s Severance is a witty and offbeat apocalyptic satire that follows Candace Chen, a routine-loving millennial navigating a world suddenly changed by a biblical-scale plague. As she documents the deserted city and encounters a contentious group of survivors, the novel offers a humorous and thought-provoking exploration of modern routines, missed opportunities, and the importance of human connection amidst chaos. With its charming characters and sharp social commentary, the story is both a humorous and heartfelt reflection on survival and societal rituals.