Welcome to this month’s book blog, brought to you by the magic of insomnia! My sadistic sleep neurologist thought it would be fun to switch up my beloved sleep meds, leaving me with more awake hours than a barista during pumpkin spice season. But every cloud has a silver lining—or, in my case, a reading light. With all those sleepless nights, I managed to plow through 16 books! This newsletter has something for everyone (except if you’re into erotica, horror, or paranormal—if it’s too steamy, spooky, or just plain creepy, it’s off my list). So, grab a cup of coffee, dive in, and hopefully you’ll find your next […]
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A Bitter Pill
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen, known for his novel The Sympathizer, brings forth his personal narrative in A Man of Two Faces. His memoir delves into his journey as a Vietnamese refugee, exploring the intricacies of identity, memory, and belonging. Nguyen’s story starts at age four, when he and his family fled Vietnam and sought refuge in the United States. This book isn’t your typical coming-of-age memoir. Instead, it reads more like a diatribe or a history lesson, packed with intense political commentary that some may find offensive. Nguyen doesn’t hold back in his scathing criticism of the United States and its people. Nguyen wrote portions of the book […]
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