Most recent staff pick:
"A dizzying and utterly captivating tale. The concepts touched in this book are often confusing but by putting faith in readers Ted Chiang welcomes us to an utterly pragmatic way of writing. Every short story weaves in itself several times and constantly becomes stronger for it. Delivering strong universal messages that are fulfilling and well earned. It's almost as if I read a perfect tale of mythology that had been revised & edited over 100 years to fit across time."
"The author skillfully weaves Mexicali and the time period's music scene (1990s -2001ish) so well in every beautiful panel. A story that is perfect for any artist, or maker of any kind & any age. I've read this thrice already. "
An evocative & emotionally honest cultural analyzation breaking down motherhood, being Chinese in America, femininity, and dealing with modern colonization. Most of all its a fun uninhibited writing style that reads like being at a great night in the Nuyorican(Slam poetry club). This is a poetry collection to read slow as it does get repetitive at times
"A conversation in the humanization of cooking. Full of how to's as well as personal takes. Teach yourself how to experiment, and know what matters."
"Fresh, funny, bittersweet...This book delivers humor, humanity and hubris."--New York Times Book Review
"For fans of Panchiko and historical fiction about characters in the margins. Lemmie brings to life a harrowing story with a unique voice for the interpretation of the characters of the pain as they grow. An amazing balance between healing and pain."
A read I devoured and immediately felt lost without. The worldbuilding and characters are so well weaved. Each kept giving depth to the other. Making the mystery of this world much more engrossing, shocking and satisfying. A book for those that want to get out of their heads & love nature.
"A dizzying and utterly captivating tale. The concepts touched in this book are often confusing but by putting faith in readers Ted Chiang welcomes us to an utterly pragmatic way of writing. Every short story weaves in itself several times and constantly becomes stronger for it. Delivering strong universal messages that are fulfilling and well earned. It's almost as if I read a perfect tale of mythology that had been revised & edited over 100 years to fit across time."