Abbreviations #138: America is in the Heart, When Breath Becomes Air + Crying in H Mart

Carlos Bulosan is a name I’ve heard mentioned many times, but it was only this year that I finally took the plunge and picked up America is in the Heart . In this memoir, which is often considered a cornerstone of Filipino-American literature, Bulosan shares his life story. He begins by describing h…

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Friends with ARCs: The Love Hypothesis

Olive Smith is determined to show her best friend that she's moved on from her last romantic relationship. If Anh requires proof, she'll get it - and that's how Olive finds herself in a panic-induced kiss with the first man she sees. The man in question just so happens to be Adam Carlse…

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The Great Studio Ghibli Marathon, Part 1

One of the items on my summer bucket list was to watch (or rewatch, in some cases) all of the films Studio Ghibli has ever released. It's definitely a commitment considering there are twenty films in total, but it was worth my while to see all of the different stories that the studio has brough…

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Book Review: Devil in Disguise

I've had an overall positive experience reading The Ravenels  historical romance series from Lisa Kleypas, but the latest installment Devil in Disguise  is by far one of my favorites! In this novel, romance blossoms between Merritt Sterling, a widow who has taken charge of her husband's shippi…

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Friends with ARCs: The Pick-Up

I've been keeping up with all of Miranda Kenneally's work since I first read her debut Catching Jordan  years ago, and I was looking forward to her latest YA contemporary novel The Pick-Up . The novel follows two teens, Mari and TJ, who first meet when they end up sharing a ride to a music fe…

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