Reading Roundup: October Edition
The best and worst of Asian books I’ve read in October.
Summer 2025 Book Round-up
Take a look at the books I’ve been reading this summer, and see what I’ve enjoyed and what you should avoid.
Certified Water Moon
It’s Amanda’s birthday and the Noonas decided to celebrate by reading the fantasy novel “Water Moon” By Samantha Sotto Yambao. What transpired was a conversation not just about the book, but about art, choices, and life itself. Check out the episode to find out how this book inspired a quintessential Noonas philosophical discussion!
June Book Round-Up
June was a slow reading month for me, well…. not really but some of my reading is a surprise for later 😉 Literature The Curious Casebook of Inspector Hanshichi is a collection of popular classic detective stories written almost a century ago. I found this story a bit slow for my liking. I kept putting […]
May Book Round-up
For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month I’ve decided to… do what I always do and give you a rundown of all the Asian authors that I’ve been reading this month. I could try and do something different, but really why try to fix something that isn’t broken? Manga and Graphic Novels The Magic […]
April Book Round-Up
A quick review of the books by Asian authors that were read this month. Manga and Urban Fantasy make up the focus for April.
March Book Round-up
It’s that time of the month when I look back at the titles I’ve read by Asian authors and share the good, the bad, and the ugly with you. This month has had some hits and some big misses, so let’s get started. Manga Ayakashi Hunter’s Tainted Bride volume 1 is a gorgeous and upsetting […]
February Book Round-up
What Asian authors have I been reading in the month of February? Mostly all authors that I’ve read before, but there are a few new faces in the mix this month, so lets dive in.
January Book Round-Up
A look at some of the books by Asian authors that Amanda has been reading this month.
Book Review: 2024’s Second Round-Up
A look at the Asian titles that I read in the second half of 2024.