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Beyond the Badge: A Review of Rowena Hawkins’ “My Father Is Police Lah!”
In My Father Is Police Lah!, Rowena Hawkins crafts a deeply personal memoir that transcends generations. It is a testament to the resilience of her family and the enduring spirit of a society in flux. Readers will emerge with not just knowledge of Singapore’s colonial past, but a profound appreciation for the intricate stories that shape our understanding of history and identity.

Editor
Jun 243 min read


It’s Dangerous to Go Alone: A Review of Chuck Wendig’s "The Staircase in the Woods"
The house in The Staircase in the Woods is the ultimate castle of loneliness, seductive in its brutal, all-consuming attention. In casting each of the four friends in their own spotlight, though, it sparks a catalyst of understanding.

Editor
Jun 227 min read


Beyond the Peaks: A Review of Debra Liu's "Into the Mountains: Exploring China's Sacred Daoist Peaks"
Into the Mountains is not merely a travelogue; it is a heartfelt exploration of how ancient wisdom continues to inform contemporary existence.

Editor
Jun 183 min read


The Art of What Remains: Kyung-Ran Jo’s “Blowfish” and the Echoes of Trauma
Through the eloquent translation of Chi-Young Kim, Blowfish is more than a novel; it is an immersion into the luminous stillness of profound human experience. Kyung-Ran Jo invites us to navigate the depths of our vulnerabilities, examine the often-unspoken language of our connections and disconnections, and ultimately find fragile beauty within the weight of existence.

Editor
Jun 34 min read


"Shoot, Ask... and Run!": A Memoir of Photography, History, and Humanity
Shoot, Ask... and Run! is more than a memoir; it is a lens into a volatile era, a meditation on identity, and a parable of resilience.

Editor
May 13 min read


"Nathalí, the Rainbow Warrior": A Mythical Exploration of Consciousness and Connection
Nathalí, the Rainbow Warrior is an essential read for those who yearn to expand their understanding of existence and explore the boundless horizons of inner and outer realities.

Editor
Apr 203 min read


Unmasking the Masked: A Review of “The Coffee Shop Masquerade” by T. A. Morton
Morton’s The Coffee Shop Masquerade is a work that entertains, challenges, and ultimately affirms the beauty of our common human experience.

Editor
Apr 73 min read


Southern Drawl and Soulful Growth: A Review of Stewart McKay’s “The Ballad of Billy Lopez”
The Ballad of Billy Lopez is a potent exploration of adolescence, the search for self, and the transformative power of human connection.

Editor
Mar 183 min read


Prophetic Voices of All Time: A Review of “Zephaniah, Nahum, and Habakkuk” by Jack R. Lundbom
Lundbom challenges us to reflect on our own lives and societies, urging us to embody the values of justice and compassion.

Editor
Mar 123 min read


A Review of Jack R. Lundbom’s “Amos, Hosea and Micah: Hebrew Prophets of the Eighth Century”
Lundbom encourages a commitment to justice, love, and humility, making the book a great guide on our intellectual and spiritual journey.

Editor
Mar 53 min read


More than a Second Home: Review of Mark O’Neill’s "Europeans in Hong Kong"
This book is an enlightening and meticulously researched work that broadens our understanding of the city’s rich and diverse history.

Editor
Mar 43 min read


A Tale Between Two Cities: Review of Jane Lo’s “A Summer Like That”
This is not merely a love story, but an exploration of second chances, unexpected connections, and the complex nature of human relationship.

Editor
Feb 274 min read


Review of Lori Ostlund’s Are You Happy?
This collection is a tour de force, a poignant testament to the intricate artistry of storytelling that resonates.

Editor
Feb 233 min read


A Review of Stephen Cramer’s Shakespeare Redacted
If you do not yet have any “blackout” books in your poetry collection, by all means make Shakespeare Redacted your first.

Editor
Dec 27, 20245 min read


The Sad Truth: A Meditation on The Catcher in the Rye
Those of us who make it through are deeply changed. Our suffering notwithstanding, we’re better off having made the journey.

Editor
Dec 16, 20246 min read


Review of “Parade of Past Lives” by K. A. Ramil
K. A. Ramil’s debut collection is a compact yet intricately woven mosaic of work and poetic masquerades that resists easy classification.

Editor
Aug 8, 20245 min read


A Muslim Convert’s Fight Against Radical Islam
Conversion to Islam is not for sissies. No convert whom I have ever read about or met has made that decision lightly.

Editor
Dec 27, 20238 min read


A Review of Holly Lyn Walrath’s “The Smallest of Bones”
With a keen poetic vision, Walrath delves into the enigmatic depths of curved ribs.

Editor
Jul 24, 20233 min read


A Review of Wu Sheng’s Poetry Collection “My Village: Selected Poems 1972-2014”
Wu Sheng's poetry emanates the essence of rural culture in Taiwan, underscoring the significance of rural places and modest processes.

Editor
May 12, 20235 min read


A Review of Man Fai Wong’s Photo Collection “Colors and the City”
"Colors and the City" is a stunning collection of photographs that showcases the unique character of Macau.

Editor
Apr 26, 20233 min read
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