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HapaMama

Asian Fusion Family and Food

A blog by Grace Hwang Lynch

And The Mountains Echoed Book Review

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Khaled Hosseini’s newest novel takes from from pre-Taliban Afghanistan to the strip malls of San Jose, with stops in France and Greece along the way.

Pastors’ Wives by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen

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  When I first heard about former Time magazine reporter Lisa Takeuchi Cullen’s new novel, Pastors’ Wives, my first reaction was, “Ooh, I can’t wait to read that.” My second reaction was, “I wonder how bad it’s going to make Christians look?” Well, after finishing Pastors’ Wives, I can say the novel is unsparing but not […]

Dumpling Days by Grace Lin

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Whether you’re travelling this summer… or only in your imagination… Grace Lin’s “Dumpling Days” gives you an Asian American kids’ eye view into Taiwan.

Oh, Oh, Baby Boy!

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We’re kicking off our Summer Reading series with a book about a baby boy — and his dad– that is perfect for Father’s Day.