Tag: Reading Reflections

  • HALF THE SKY and a call to action

    Please note: My “Reading Reflections” are not reviews. They are simply my thoughts in response to certain passages. … A couple weeks ago, I finished the book HALF THE SKY by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. They’re the first husband-wife duo to win a Pulitzer for their work, and their goal was to shine light…

  • BATTLE HYMN OF THE TIGER MOTHER by Amy Chua

    Please note: My “Reading Reflections” are not reviews. They are simply my thoughts in response to certain passages. … Over Thanksgiving, I finally read Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, which I really enjoyed and which gave me a lot to think about. Spoiler: it’s not nearly as controversial as the Wall Street Journal excerpts…

  • DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE by Laini Taylor

    Please note: My “Reading Reflections” are not reviews. They are simply my thoughts in response to certain passages. … Andy and I happened to be in the car when I finished Daughter of Smoke and Bone. After reading the last words, I closed the cover, took a deep breath, turned to him with tears in my…

  • BOSSYPANTS by Tina Fey

    Please note: My “Reading Reflections” are not reviews. They are simply my thoughts in response to certain passages. … To whomever found my website by searching “i’m addicted to novels again” — congratulations! That makes me so happy. (But ironically, today I am posting about non-fiction.) BOSSYPANTS is really more of a collection of humorous personal…

  • A THREAD OF SKY by Deanna Fei

    Please note: My “Reading Reflections” are not reviews. They are simply my thoughts in response to certain passages. … Reminder: Today is the LAST DAY to enter the May giveaway. Last week I shared my “Reading Reflections” on one of the books, and today I’m sharing on the other. Being Asian — or Asian American, or Chinese,…