Jing-Jing Lee’s How We Disappeared is an emotional and heartbreaking read but it’s one of those books that truly matter. Wang Di’s time as a Comfort Woman is hard to stomach, yet I feel it is so essential to learn about the past.
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In this memoir, Qian Julie Wang recalls her upbringing as an undocumented immigrant in America, which is riddled with poverty, fear and hardships, but also resilience and – ultimately – hope.
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This book was another trip down memory lane. Since reading Dave Grohl’s autobiography, I have been stuck in the 90s and have no intention of leaving here anytime soon. Personally, I enjoyed reading it and couldn’t help but revisit the music again, and again, and again.
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I may be late to the Taylor Jenkins Reid party, but I’m ready to go all in. I honestly didn’t expect to like Daisy Jones & The Six as much as I did. Now I’m wondering: what was I thinking? Why WOULDN’T I like it?
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Hana Khan Carries On has your typical rom-com ingredients, the very popular enemies-to-lovers trope, and yet offers a fresh perspective on the Muslim community in Canada. The author paints a vivid picture what life is like for first- and second generation immigrants.
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I finished this book a few days ago, but I still don’t really know how I actually feel about it. But any novel that stays with you, that makes you think about it even after you have moved on to the next one, is already an accomplishment in my eyes.
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Michelle Zauner delivers a memoir about growing up in Oregon as a half American, half Korean child and teenager, her struggle with finding her own identity, losing her mother to cancer, and the one thing that has always brought them together: Korean food.
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This is the first novel by Mary H.K. Choi I have read, and all I can think is, WHY? Why haven’t I heard of her before? I’m most definitely going to add her other books to my wishlist.
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This retelling of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet takes its readers to a dazzling Shanghai in the 1920s, where the heirs of rival gangs join forces to fight a new enemy.
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So often, I wanted to jump into the pages of the book and cry out a warning, grab Vanessa by the shoulders and tell her to stop – and the helplessness I felt as the story unfolded was staggering.
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Set in California, this modern-day tale of Romeo and Juliet is funny, heartwarming and refreshing. I love the Vietnamese representation and the emphasis the author puts on family and community.
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Huma Qureshi tells her journey of self-discovery with clarity, courage and charm. A gifted writer, she fills the pages of her book unapologetically with warmth and affection, and the love that shines through on every page.
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While we are encouraged (or forced) to stay at home, at least our minds can travel freely, so here are some book recommendations from me to you. They may seem random at first as they are not of a particular genre, but they do have one thing in common: they helped keeping me sane throughout 2020.
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After reading this book, be sure to dig out your old Madonna tapes, CDs or vinyl. Sure, you can easily find her music online these days, but that wouldn’t be very 80s now, would it?
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“Momo” is a children’s book that should be on every adult’s mandatory reading list as well. lt inspires us to take a step back, to set new priorities and to rethink our approach to life. Only then we will be fully able to enjoy its riches.
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The pile of my Young Adult books keeps growing, and there are many authors that have created endearing characters conveying powerful messages – but only Darius the Great has managed to become my spirit animal.
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“All the bright places” is a book that will break your heart again and again. The story of Violet and Finch will stay with you. I promise.
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“Paperweight” is a story about loss, grief, mental illness and trying to find your way back to life, even when it seems impossible to do so.
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