Category: Nonfiction
‘Crying In H Mart: A Memoir’ By Michelle Zauner [Book Review]
When I first heard Michelle Zauner was releasing a book, I just couldn’t contain my happiness. Suddenly, there was something to look forward to again. Life seemed worth living. It was in 2018 when I first came across Zauner’s writing. I was stalking this girl who had been flirting with a then-boyfriend and something on
‘Trafficking In Nostalgia: Essays From Memory’ By Exie Abola [Book Review]
I am into anything nostalgic. In fact, I have been thinking a lot about my own writing these past few months and I’ve realized that nostalgia has been my thing. I guess I just like talking about the past, especially those days when life seems simpler. I like to discuss painful memories as well, process
‘One Day We’ll All Be Dead And None Of This Will Matter: Essays’ By Scaachi Koul [Book Review]
I hadn’t heard of Scaachi Koul until I stumbled upon her book, and I’m glad I gave it a shot. Now I don’t simply tell people I like her—I follow her on Twitter as well. Because, duh, I need more badass women flooding my newsfeed. I google her articles, too, so I can read more
‘My Friend Anna: The True Story Of a Fake Heiress’ by Rachel DeLoache Williams [Book Review]
I really enjoyed this book, even though I have some issues with it. Of course, my enjoyment comes from the fact that it tells a really interesting story about a fake heiress. It’s not every day that we hear of stories like this. It really proves that reality is stranger than fiction. I don’t trust
‘Period Power: A Manifesto For The Menstrual Movement’ By Nadya Okamoto [Book Review]
It’s already 2020, but period-shaming is still a thing. In fact, in some communities, menstruation is still frowned upon that they continue to observe questionable practices that do nothing but put women’s lives in danger. Worse, these traditions are mostly baseless. Let’s take chhaupadi for example. It’s a practice in Nepal wherein menstruating women are
‘The Art Of Stillness: Adventures In Going Nowhere’ By Pico Iyer [Book Review]
This is perfect for anyone who’s invested in inner work, especially now that many of us are still in isolation because of the pandemic. It is also for those who have been seeking quiet for a long time, probably because they have been tired of the chaos they usually experience in their lives. As the