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 itContinue reading “Love Is A Driving Force”
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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 aContinue reading “Single Bald Female by Laura Price”
3 Simple Ways To Take Action
This post includes 3 simple ways to take action and make a difference regarding the genocide in Gaza. “We speak with our wallets.” As I see my social media algorithm diluted from the news and talks about Gaza, and as helplessness urges me to do more, to look for more ways, I stumbled upon someoneContinue reading “3 Simple Ways To Take Action”
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 andContinue 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
Palestinian Resistance Literature and #readingisresistance Readathon A few days ago, I read an article about a Palestinian author, Adania Shibli, who was supposed to be at the Frankfurt Book Fair on 20 October for the award ceremony in honor of her novel Minor Detail, which is a story about injustice and oppression. It is aContinue reading “Minor Detail by Adania Shibli and Reading As the Greatest Form of Resistance”
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 ErinContinue reading “The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern”
ANIMAL by Lisa Taddeo – dark and powerful
I- This is the book I find the hardest to sum my thoughts about. It’s not an easy read. Actually, it felt more like punches that never stopped coming. Animal by Lisa Taddeo is to be approached carefully (and not just story-wise. Check the TWs for this book!) ANIMAL by Lisa Taddeo ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From Amazon:Continue reading “ANIMAL by Lisa Taddeo – dark and powerful”
Lies and Other Love Languages
Lies and Other Love Languages is nothing like what you would expect from the title. I don’t think I’ve ever read a story like this one. How can you even put lies and love in the same box? Well, this book showed me exactly how. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book.Continue reading “Lies and Other Love Languages”
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 areContinue reading “Coin for a Dream – Mae Adams”
The Best 6 Books to Read This June
Summer is fast approaching, and we can’t have our hot girl summer without a good book in our tote bags. Plus, these books have been on my TBR for a while now. So, today’s post is about the best 6 books to read this June. The Best 6 Books to Read this June Everybody knowsContinue reading “The Best 6 Books to Read This June”