Backstory

Pick a Colour by Souvankham Thammavongsa

Written in a simple style that gets its hooks into you (or, shall we say, its nails under your skin?), Pick a Colour follows a day in the life of Ning, a nail salon owner who used to be a boxer. It's sharply observant and witty as Ning and her fellow nail salon workers navigate their day, serving customers and gossiping. It's deeply reflective on life, happiness, and the way we present ourselves to the world.