books
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Book Review | Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
I received this book in a subscription book box over two years ago and I started it, but it felt too serious at that time, so I put it down. But decided to pick it back up this year, and… Continue reading
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Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Book Review
I’m sorry to say but DE-CENTERING MEN only lives on TikTok and TikTok alone. Continue reading
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Book Review: And The Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini
Judging a book by its cover I didn’t care too much about the cover. A dear friend of mine recommended it and I trust her book choices so I picked it up. But if you’ve read the Kite Runner, seeing… Continue reading
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Book Review: Against The Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa
synopsis from goodreads.com As Nahr sits, locked away in solitary confinement, she spends her days reflecting on the dramatic events that landed her in prison in a country she barely knows. Born in Kuwait in the 70s to Palestinian refugees,… Continue reading
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Book Review: Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa
Synopsis from goodreads.com Forcibly removed from the ancient village of Ein Hod by the newly formed state of Israel in 1948, the Abulhejas are moved into the Jenin refugee camp. There, exiled from his beloved olive groves, the family patriarch… Continue reading
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Neighbor Books: Cozy and Child-Friendly Local Bookstore in Historic Downtown McKinney, Texas
One of my favorite things to do in the “ber” months are visiting local bookstores. When I go to a bookstore, I pay attention to the layout. I observe how visible and accessible the books are. I look for hidden… Continue reading
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Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney | Book Review
Synopsis from goodreads.com Frances is twenty-one years old, cool-headed, and darkly observant. A college student and aspiring writer, she devotes herself to a life of the mind–and to the beautiful and endlessly self-possessed Bobbi, her best friend and comrade-in-arms. Lovers… Continue reading
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Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor – Book Review
Judging a book by the cover The cover alone was not enticing enough but I picked it up solely because it was recommended by Amerie’s book club. Synopsis from goodreads.com This is the age of vice, where money, pleasure, and… Continue reading
