pachinko by min jin lee

one of my fav fiction books of all time. its a historical fiction book set in Korea and Japan in the 20th century. it follows a mother and her two sons. themes of immigration, lost, identity, chance/luck, stereotypes, choices, and more. a beautifully written book. everytime i read it, i find something new. i cry more tears. this book can never get old. its a treasure

charlemagne's tablecloth: a piquant history of feasting by nichola fletcher

delightful book! great overview of feasting history. included historical art that really demonstrated his points. a little heavy handed in european medieval history and onward, but still a great read! so fascinating. i want to read more food history

open veins of latin america by eduardo galeano

amazing book. no words can explain my frusteration with the oppression latin america and her citizens has faced, but galeano somehow eloquently describes the horrors. i'm still working through reading the book because i have to put it down so often because i get so upset from it's contents. a must read.

immediacy, or the style of too late capitalism by anna kornbluh

a book that explores the topic of "immediacy" and quick consumption in contemporary art. still working on this one. a bit difficult to read, but perhaps that's because i used to "immediacy" and understanding something quickly. or perhaps kornbluh is one of those scholars. i kid. mostly. i am really enjoying it so far. i agree with some of her points. i want to explore the topic of immediacy and speed in our modern culture more. i think its very applicable in these times. for example, in social media.

latino heartland: of borders and belonging in the midwest by sujey vega

very important book. i feel that latinos and chicanos living in the american midwest are a neglected topic. most literature focuses on the southwest, florida, or new york. vega delves into a mexican community not to far from where i grew up, so this book was very touching to me on a personal level

the yellow house - by sarah m. broom

a gift from my cousin. it took me a while to get around to reading it. foolishly and ironically (if you read the book), i got the book wet before even reading it. it is part-autobiography, part-research. a memoir for the yellow house broom grew up in. this house was in constant disrepair. it was a problem child. although not as drastic, i grew up in a similiar situation. its difficult. its embaressing. i was touched by how relatable broom's story was. amazing book

memorial: a novel by bryan washington

ill have to reread to give a more proper review, but i remember enjoying it a lot. a very moving and somber story of a couple going through a rough patch in their relationship. themes of family, abandonment, and distance (both physical and emotional). the writing style was unique. there was no use of quotations, so at times it was difficult to know who was talking and when. however, overall it was a good read