Reading Round Up
To be really honest, I’m sure I don’t read as much as I should. And not as much as I’d like to. Some things get in the way of that. Things like writing, working, and launching my own book out into the world. However, I do usually have at least a couple books in progress, and I’m happy to share! Here’s what I’m reading or have just recently finished.
A Beast Slinks Toward Beijing
I just finished this debut novel from Alice Evelyn Yang. Beautifully written, albeit super sad, Yang blends folklore, historical fiction, magic, and family connections to tell the story of decades upon decades of imperialism and the generation trauma it inflicts.
With No Hat
I recently had the pleasure of hearing Tim read. Although I’m not usually a big poetry reader, his poem “Ants” snagged me. What spoke to me was this idea of what’s familiar suddenly feeling unfamiliar. I’ve been thinking a lot about this idea lately – how do we adjust when what we once found comfort in now feels foreign? So I bought his book and I’m loving it.
Once Wild
