The Phoenix Pencil Company

Discover ‘The Phoenix Pencil Company,’ a captivating debut novel from Allison King, a June 2025 Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick. Follow Monica, a reclusive coder, as she uncovers a hidden family legacy tied to a lost Shanghai pencil company. This magical, suspenseful tale weaves together espionage, family secrets, and a unique power passed down through generations of women who could reclaim stories from pencils. As Monica delves into her grandmother Yun’s past, she unearths a story of survival, betrayal, and love during WWII. ‘The Phoenix Pencil Company’ is a sweeping family epic that explores the power of connection and the stories that bind us, perfect for fans of magical realism and thrilling historical fiction.