Book reviews – My Little Hawk

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.

Dinner with Bourdain

I’ve been reading Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential throughout the summer. So who I imagine joining me for a meal is none other than that eccentric cookie.

Fishbone Cinderella by Elizabeth Kim

Happy Release Day to Fishbone Cinderella by Elizabeth Lim! This book really draws eyes, what with the gorgeous cover and the fascinating story mixing history, folklore, and fantasy.

The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey

A fictional place somewhere in the Caribbean harbors a folktale entwined with questions of race, identity, womanhood, and centuries-long legacies. About the Book “April, 1976, St Constance, a tiny Caribbean village on the island of Black Conch. A fisherman sings to himself in his pirogue, waiting for a catch – but attracts a sea dwellerContinueContinue reading “The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey”

The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden

The closer you get to the forest, the more magical the story becomes. The Unicorn Hunters is out June 2, 2026 The Unicorn Hunters Whenever I see an announcement for any new project by Katherine Arden, I’m immediately sold. I fell in love with her writing back when the Winternight trilogy came out. I wasContinueContinue reading “The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden”

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”

Minor Detail by Adania Shibli and Reading As the Greatest Form of Resistance

(Source: institute.aljazeera.net; The Palestinian village of Bayt Nabala was home to around 2,600 people before the Nakba 75 years ago. This image was generated using an artificial intelligence tool by AJ Labs [Al Jazeera/Midjourney]) Palestinian Resistance Literature and #readingisresistance Readathon A few days ago, I read an article about a Palestinian author, Adania Shibli, whoContinueContinue reading “Minor Detail by Adania Shibli and Reading As the Greatest Form of Resistance”