I do not remember exactly when I read The Magic Fish but I have reviewed it for the Paper Lanterns literary journal in March, 2021. The Magic Fish is, among other things, a great tribute to storytelling and its ability to bring people together. Tiến is a son of Vietnamese immigrants who are struggling to learn…
Read MoreTo say this year has been a challenge would be an understatement. Personally, it consisted of the highest highs and lowest lows I’ve ever remembered experiencing. Unfortunately, one of the aspects that took the heavy beating was reading, and by extension this blog and the Bookstagram account. The unfazed optimist in me at the beginning…
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Home Body is a third insta-poetry collection by Rupi Kaur. At its core, it explores the topic of self. I enjoyed the author’s previous books, however Home Body falls short in multiple areas. Rupi’s poems were able to elicit strong emotions within its readers, they were short and to the point. This time they felt…
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I think it’s safe to say that the year 2020 has been the weirdest one to happen in recent history. The only consistent thing about it is that it altered nearly all aspects of our lives. Thankfully, myself, my family and friends have found ourselves safe and sound throughout it. However, I have found this…
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