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Book Review of Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See

The stories of Moon, Petal, Dove, and other women in the book show what it was like to be a Chinese woman and immigrant in 19th-century Los Angeles.

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury reads as very up-to-date

We burn the world down with bombs, drain the water to feed data centers, and destroy our culture, history, and archives. I think that to future species, those that come after us, we would present a bigger mystery than dinosaurs present to us. We are actively destroying every trace of us.

Things You May Find Hidden In My Ear by Mosab Abu Toha

Things You May Find Hidden In My Ear ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From Amazon: Winner of the American Book Award, the Palestine Book Award and Arrowsmith Press’s 2023 Derek Walcott Poetry Prize National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry Finalist “Written from his native Gaza, Abu Toha’s accomplished debut contrasts scenes of political violence with natural beauty.”—The New York Times InContinueContinue reading “Things You May Find Hidden In My Ear by Mosab Abu Toha”

Love Is A Driving Force

Anyone who knows me has heard me at least once proclaim my suspicion toward love. So, naturally, when a book called All About Love crossed my path, I had to know: what is there to say about this phenomenon? A Fairy Tale Love is something that is. A sphere separated from everything else. Once itContinueContinue reading “Love Is A Driving Force”

Single Bald Female by Laura Price

Single Bald Female is a moving debut by Laura Price. I ran through it, connecting with the characters and the story. It was such a heartwarming and heartbreaking story, all in one. Single Bald Female From Amazon: Jessica Jackson has hit all the milestones for turning 30 – the career, the loving boyfriend and aContinueContinue reading “Single Bald Female by Laura Price”

Rifqa by Mohammed El-Kurd – A Powerful and Tender Voice of Palestine

Preface To Rifqa by Mohammed El-Kurd – A Powerful and Tender Voice of Palestine I was glued to my phone yesterday, looking for the scraps of information from Gaza after Israel cut off all communication in Gaza [read: bombed the telecommunication centers]. The scariest part was not knowing what was happening in the blackout andContinueContinue reading “Rifqa by Mohammed El-Kurd – A Powerful and Tender Voice of Palestine”

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

I remember the hardcover copy of The Night Circus with a worn jacket sitting on one of the shelves in the local library. I was in high school then. The cover was pretty, so I picked it up. This time around, I’ve read the book with so much nostalgia. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Night Circus by ErinContinueContinue reading “The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern”

Coin for a Dream – Mae Adams

Coin for a Dream: And Other Korean Tales is a sweet and fun collection of short stories tied to Korean culture and history. The author hears all these stories in her grandparent’s house, where she spends the first years of her life. The stories are short, all have a message of some sort, and areContinueContinue reading “Coin for a Dream – Mae Adams”

THE LITTLE BOARD GAME CAFE – the ultimate feel-good read

The Little Board Game Cafe by Jennifer Page

Thank you to NetGalley and Aria for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. The book comes out on 13th April 2023. The Little Board Game Cafe ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Is it worth it to take a risk? The Little Board Game Cafe by Jennifer Page is such a sweet story. It’s anContinueContinue reading “THE LITTLE BOARD GAME CAFE – the ultimate feel-good read”

The books I’ve read recently

Books SISTERS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD by Ailish Sinclair ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I read this book a couple of weeks ago or so, ad I wanted to sit on it a bit to find the right words, but I’m still in awe. This is a story about love, family, and unbreakable ties. It’s a storyContinueContinue reading “The books I’ve read recently”