Twitter summary: Métis sisters, April and Cheryl, have two different perspectives on their Indigenous heritage. The good: I was captured immediately by Mosionier’s portrayal of the differences between the two sisters. Although there are definitely some big trigger warnings in this fiction book, they were necessary to both the character and plot development. I’ll highlightContinue reading “In Search of April Raintree by Beatrice Mosionier”
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The Bomber Mafia by Malcom Gladwell
Twitter summary: An audiobook about the Bomber Mafia of WWII. The good: I started listening to this audiobook without knowing anything but that it is about WWII. This book was written to be an audiobook and I definitely understand why — it was as though I was listening to a podcast, not a book. GladwellContinue reading “The Bomber Mafia by Malcom Gladwell”
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Twitter summary: The familial story about four generations of Koreans living in Japan. The good: Even though this book is fiction, I learned a great deal about the tense relationship between Korea and Japan; I was fascinated. I was immediately drawn to the characters of Sunja and Kunghee — I felt as though I couldContinue reading “Pachinko by Min Jin Lee”
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Twitter summary: Separated twin sisters, leading completely opposite lives, are brought back together by their daughters. The good: I loved the ongoing theme of connecting with oneself — for example, Desiree and Stella as one set of twins, Reese as himself, Kennedy as someone else (acting). I’ll admit that I didn’t know how the storyContinue reading “The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett”
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
Twitter summary: Daphne and the duke make an agreement to help each other out but end up falling in love… The good: I will fully admit the only reason I read this book was because of the Bridgerton Netflix show that I binged watched. I was intrigued by the tv series and thoroughly enjoyed it.Continue reading “The Duke and I by Julia Quinn”
The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
Twitter summary: Lakshmi’s hard-earned life as a henna artist is jeopardized by her estranged husband delivering a sister she didn’t know she had. The good: Joshi wonderfully creates a world for Lakshmi. I understood Lakshmi’s struggle to earn a living and her independence (she was trying to pay off her house — you go, girl)Continue reading “The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi”
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