Review of Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America by Barbara Demick When I first heard about Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, I found myself drawn to its promise of exploring the complex and often murky waters of adoption from China, particularly the themes of identity and family. Barbara …
A Journey into Extravagance: Reflections on Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan When I first picked up Crazy Rich Asians, I wasn’t just diving into a novel; I was embarking on what I hoped would be a delightful journey through opulence, wit, and cultural nuance. Having heard about its success and the buzz surrounding the …
Book Review: I’ll Love You Forever: Notes from a K-Pop Fan by Giaae Kwon From the moment I picked up Giaae Kwon’s "I’ll Love You Forever: Notes from a K-Pop Fan," I felt a nostalgic pull back to my own brief, albeit fervent, fling with K-Pop. Kwon’s earnest exploration of fandom mirrors the complex, often …
A Journey of Struggle and Resilience: A Review of The Medicine Woman of Galveston When I first stumbled upon The Medicine Woman of Galveston, I was immediately drawn in by the premise of a tenacious woman grappling with society’s constraints while trying to carve her own path. Amanda Skenandore’s storytelling had intrigued me in her …
Exploring the Roads Less Traveled in On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu When I first stumbled upon On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu by Rick Steves, it felt like an invitation to unwrap the tattered map of my own wanderlust. Steves is an emblematic figure in the realm of travel, not just as …