“I handed over my twenty bucks to Nolan while shrimp lo mein dangled from my mouth.” 💛 • Thank you avonbooks for gifting me a copy of this book! Another great Suzanne Park read! It definitely had a rom-com feel but more com, less of the rom which was fine! Like a lot of movie … Read more
“Rohila’s hazel eyes gave me a look even as she turned to heat up a bowl of potato stew for our father.” 🧡 • I enjoyed this book about 2 women in Afghanistan, living lives about about 70 years apart. You can definitely see the similarities in their lives, particularly when Rahima is allowed to … Read more
“She sipped the last of the miyeok guk- anchovy flavored and lightly briny, beaded with sesame oil-from her spoon.” ❤️ • [ Thank you to bookclubbish parkrowbooks for novel by author njooyounkim ! This is a suspenseful and moving story that starts as a mystery with a mother dead in her LA Koreatown apartment and … Read more
“Of course, the context of my childhood- the boy bands, the Lunchables, the impeachment of Bill Clinton- only emphasizes our generational gap.” ❤️ • This book was so unexpected! It’s sharp, uncomfortable and unsettling. I can’t say I enjoyed the ride but it was such a fresh experience of reading. It’s brutally honest and so … Read more
“Subway sandwiches and banchan. Two cultures colliding to make culinary magic: this was the Korean American dream right here. KFC with kimchi was my all-time second favorite combo.” 💙 • This was truly the perfect escape book right now! Loved this sweet story of Nate and Kate (omg how darling!). It’s such an appropriately cute … Read more
“The spicy aromas of curried vegetables and buttery roti wafted from the kitchen, rolled through the hallway, and greeted me in the foyer .” 💛 • I love that this romance is out in the world!! The representation is wonderful to have in the romance genre and I fell hard for Jay, the male love … Read more
“Somin leaned against the counter, sucking on a yogurt drink.” 💜 • Thank you penguinteen for a copy of this book! Wow – the representation in this is amazing! Where was this book when I was growing up??? A fantasy series based on Korean mythology/folklore? How many takes on American folk tales have I read … Read more
Made this Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Sweet lime- garlic dressing for this week’s hosted by cookinglikeimeanit from Milk Street- The New Rules. As my husband said, kinda tastes like a deconstructed banh mi without the bread. A wonderful summer meal- hearty and refreshing. Either my limes were super potent or our family prefers more sweetness … Read more
“‘I, um-I don’t think I’m up for a fancy brunch right now. Maybe some toast in my fancy kitchen instead?’” 💙 • Wow, this book was a breath of fresh air! Unique, creative and just a lot of fun. I was afraid I would get confused by the time travel as Oona travels from one … Read more
“‘I’ll have eggs and bacon,’ he answers after a beat. ‘Black coffee, too, please.’” ❤️ • This is a story of 3 women in the 1930s whose paths converge in Key West, FL one Labor Day weekend. It’s also exactly when a huge hurricane threatens the area. I love that a Cleeton book makes you … Read more