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May Reads

With #AsianReadaThon now complete, I’m happy with the books I’ve read this past month, though I do wish I was able to read even half as many as last year. Still, each piece had its own unique tale to tell and I’d definitely recommend giving them all a try (if they suit your own personalContinue reading “May Reads”

Review: The Golden Legend by Nadeem Aslam

‘Things being as bad as they are,’ the baker had said to the two brothers earlier, ‘this world won’t last for much longer.’ ‘I’ve got worse news for you, Uncle,’ Laal had replied. ‘The world will survive forever, with everything staying exactly as it is now.’ – The Golden Legend Summary and Thoughts When shotsContinue reading “Review: The Golden Legend by Nadeem Aslam”

Review: Betraying Big Brother by Leta Hong Fincher

Nearly one out of every five women in the world lives in China—more than 650 million women in total. Any major demographic shift as a result of women choosing to reject marriage and children—or perhaps even to rise up collectively against the Communist Party’s oppression—will inevitably reverberate throughout the global economy. – Betraying Big BrotherContinue reading “Review: Betraying Big Brother by Leta Hong Fincher”

Review: Serena Singh Flips the Script by Sonya Lalli

I’d discovered that I did have time for a fuller life. Because it was other people that made life meaningful. – Serena Singh Flips the Script Summary and Thoughts Serena Singh is tired of everyone telling her what she should want–and she is ready to prove to her mother, her sister, and the aunties inContinue reading “Review: Serena Singh Flips the Script by Sonya Lalli”

Review: The Magical Language of Others by E.J. Koh

Neither happiness nor sadness are ever done with us. They are always passing by. – The Magical Language of Others Summary and Thoughts The Magical Language of Others is a powerful and aching love story in letters, from mother to daughter. After living in America for over a decade, Eun Ji Koh’s parents return to SouthContinue reading “Review: The Magical Language of Others by E.J. Koh”

May Reads

For Asian Readathon and AAPI heritage month I read a diverse selection of stories, alongside some other pieces in-between selections. In total I read about 18 books (one being the next installment of Yona of the Dawn, which I did not include here), all of which provided a plethora of unique narratives, even if IContinue reading “May Reads”