The Magpie Babies: My First Children’s Book
The Magpie Babies is inspired by my observations of Oriental magpie families year after year.
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Travels of an American-Korean 2014-2020
Whether you are new to South Korea or have been here for a few years, Pennington’s book will definitely give you a look into the lesser-seen Korea.
The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State
Reviewed by Michael Attard. This memoir of a young woman covers a short period of her life, yet the roots of the story date back to ancient Mesopotamia and the … Read More
The Tyranny of Merit: What’s Become of the Common Good?
Reviewed by Michael Attard. Merit” refers to a quality of goodness or worthiness so as to deserve consideration, praise, or just reward. And it is generally believed that merit and … Read More
Hongdae Fire by Jon Dunbar
Reviewed by William Urbanski. I am going to start this review by saying I liked this book quite a bit. Admittedly, after going through the first few pages, it was … Read More
“Is There Nothing to Grab Onto When We Feel So Hollow?”: Eight Voices of Korean Short Fiction Speaking Out
Written by Kristy Dolson This month I chose to review Wayfarer: New Fiction by Korean Women. It is an anthology of eight stories written by well-known Korean authors, translated and … Read More
“A Scattering of the Faintest Stars”: Life After Life, by Kate Atkinson
Spring has arrived and as the planet begins another journey around the sun, all around us are the reminders that after death comes new life. This unending cycle of rejuvenation … Read More
“We Left with Empty Hands”: The Dispossessed, by Ursula K. Le Guin
Written by Kristy Dolson It should come as no surprise that most readers have a list of authors they consider to be both phenomenal writers and incredible individuals who … Read More