Review of Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
I read Pachinko for a book club and also for my Reading All Around the World challenge. This book was also listed frequently as one of…
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
The Sympathizer is a first novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen, which won last year’s Pulitzer Prize for literature. It’s a fascinating look at the Vietnam War…
In the Country We Love: My Family Divided by Diane Guerrero
With the current news about deportations and ICE arrests, it felt important to me to read a book from the perspective of someone who has experienced…
Reading Diversely: Around the World Reads
This year, I’m focusing on reading more diverse books, which includes reading books about other countries. And so far this year I’ve made a good effort. Of…
Top Ten Books Set Outside the U.S.
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by The Broke and the Bookish, is about books that are set outside the U.S. I try to read a…
