I didn’t make one of these lists last year and decided to do one this time, so here it is: My Top 10 of 2020! So, ok, I cheated a little. You’ll notice that I have here, more than 10 books (in result of two ties). I did better than I expected since I read…
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Ever wondered how people find love way back in the 18th century? Jee reviews ‘Matrimony, Inc’ by Francesca Beauman @pegasus_books @francescabeauma #bookreview #WunderkindPR #nonfiction #ARC #findinglove #personalads #datingapps #MatrimonyInc
Title/Author: Matrimony, Inc by Francesca Beauman Publisher: Pegasus Books Pages: 208 In a nutshell (Publisher): A clever, thoughtful, and funny history that reveals how the Union of states was built on a much more personal union of people. Have you ever used a dating app or website? Then you have more in common than you know…
A thoughtful and engaging story on love and loss in China, over four generations. Jee reviews ‘The Promise: Love and Loss in Modern China’ by Xinran Xue @BloomsburyPub #eARC #NetGalley #ThePromiseBook #xinran #bookreview #Nonfiction #love #loss #China #CulturalRevolution #MaoEra #booksbypoc
Title/Author: The Promise: Love and Loss in Modern China by Xinran Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Pages: 288 In a nutshell (Publisher): At the start of the twentieth century in China, the Hans were married in an elaborate ceremony before they were even born. While their future was arranged by their families, this couple had much to…
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