Monthly Archives: September 2024

Asian American Literature & Fiction

Yellowface by Rebecca F. Kuang: Exploring Race, Power, and Privilege in Modern Literature

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06
Sep

“Yellowface” by Rebecca F. Kuang, published by William Morrow, HarperCollins in 2024, explores race, cultural appropriation, and power dynamics in publishing. The novel follows June Hayward, a white author who steals her Asian-American colleague Athena Liu’s manuscript. Its strengths include bold themes, complex characters, and a suspenseful tone, though it suffers from underdeveloped secondary characters and heavy-handed messaging. Overall, it provokes crucial conversations about identity and authenticity. Rating: ★★★★

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Non-fiction

Atomic Habits Book Review – Small Changes, Remarkable Results

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Cover of the Atomic Habits book by James Clear with the subtitle "An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones."
05
Sep

Genre: Self-Help | Productivity | PsychologyReviewed by: Evelyn CarterRating: ★★★★★ (5/5) “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” — James Clear, Atomic Habits Overview The atomic habits book by James Clear is a transformative guide that redefines how we achieve success—not through massive action […]

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