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Review: Born On A Tuesday
“Born on a Tuesday” is a razor-sharp novel about a young man’s journey to adulthood. Set in Northern Nigeria, few years after religious clashes led to instability, is…
Review: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women
“Whether animal or woman, we are a man’s possessions. We women exist to give him heirs and feed, clothe and amuse him. Never forget that,” Respectful Lady instructs…
Review: The Sun Sets in Singapore
Set in the lush and luxurious cityscape of Singapore, “The Sun Sets in Singapore” otherwise known as “In Such Tremendous Heat” to American readers is a riveting tale…
2023 Reading Wrapped- My Year In Books
Featuring my top ten reads! Every year, I spend weeks contemplating the most exceptional stories that changed my reading; the characters who made my world stand still, rooting…
Review: “Wandering Souls” on Vietnamese Refugee Experience
In Vietnamese culture, if someone is not properly honored with a burial, “their souls are cursed to wander the earth aimlessly, as ghosts.” This is a story of…
Review: “Yellowface” on Cultural Appropriation and White Privilege
“Yellowface” is a satirical account of the ugliness in the publishing industry- it is funny, and deeply uncomfortable. “Yellowface” will be one of the iconic novels that define…
Review: The Scent of Burnt Flowers
“The Scent of Burnt Flowers” is a historical fiction by filmmaker, Blitz Bazawule, that chronicles how impulsive, and reckless decisions shape our lives. It begins in 1960s where…
Review: “Maame” by Jessica George
This stunning debut by Jessica George is set in London, where we meet Maddie, her chronically-ill father, her absent and domineering mother, and an unreliable brother. It’s a…
Review: How Not To Drown in A Glass of Water
“My name is Cara Romero, and I came to this country because my husband wanted to kill me.” Angie Cruz from ‘How Not To Drown in A Glass…