Book Review: Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor
Come on an adventure with me and my 11yo as we read Xiran Jay Zhou's latest novel, Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor
Book Review: Dead-End Memories
A review of Dead-End Memories, a 2003 book of short stories by Banana Yoshimoto which was recently translated to English.
Book Review: A Magic Steeped in Poison
I just finished reading A Magic Steeped in Poison by Taiwanese Canadian author Judy I. Lin and I loved it. Thank goodness the sequel is due out in August because…
Book Review: The Stand-In
I got to visit Toronto and a Canadian character in Lily Chu's new book The Stand-In. The book itself is fairly standard with a few twists thrown in to keep…
Book Review: Siren Queen
The new book Siren Queen by Nghi Vo is a dark fairy tale set in the Golden Age of Hollywood. The story is run through with a thread of magic…
Book Review: Tokyo Dreaming
This review has been sitting on a shelf while I sorted out my thoughts about Tokyo Dreaming. The middle 70% was a really enjoyable read.
Book Review: Daughter of the Moon Goddess
If you're a fan of xianxia Cdramas, the new book Daughter of the Moon Goddess might be right up your alley.
Certified Cookbook Review
A quick look at 4 different cookbooks by Asian authors. If you're in the market for some new recipes, come check it out.
Book Review: Light From Uncommon Stars
A trans violinist, a demon, and an alien all walk into a donut shop... no, this is not a joke. This is the set up for one of the most…
Book Review: The Keeper of Night
I recently finished reading the book The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker. The book is darker than I expected, although given the premise I'm not sure why I…