Bobcat Reads — The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony
Bobcat Reads will be discussing The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony by Annabelle Tometich from March 14, 2025 through May 16, 2025.
In The Mango Tree, Annabelle Tometich’s “witty, humorous, and heartfelt” memoir, she explores the complexities of her mixed-race identity and unconventional family history. From growing up in Florida as the daughter of a Filipino mother and a deceased white father to her unexpected career shift from med-school hopeful to food critic, Tometich navigates a life filled with humor and hardship. The book delves into her mother’s fiery personality and yearning for her homeland, her father’s untimely death, and Tometich’s search for belonging, all interwoven with the vibrant imagery of her childhood home and the symbolic mango tree at its heart. The Mango Tree is a poignant and honest portrayal of family, identity, and the enduring power of love.
Join our vibrant online Bobcat community to discuss and dissect our latest selection. With a two-month reading window for each book, you’ll have plenty of time to savor the story and join the conversation. Dive into your fall reading with us!
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Did you know?
- We are wrapping up our fourth year of the Bobcat Reads alumni book club!
- More than 400 alumni have signed up to participate in the Bobcat Reads alumni book club!
- Alumni participants span 41 different majors.
- Alumni of all ages—Class Years 1948-2024—have signed up.