Uncut Gems – Movie Review
Title: Uncut Gems Synopsis: A charismatic jeweler makes a high-stakes bet that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. In a precarious high-wire act, he must balance business, family, and adversaries on all sides …
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The Enlightenment of Bees – Book Review
The Enlightenment of Bees by Rachel Linden Summary: At 26, Mia West has her entire life planned out, but those future plans crumble when her boyfriend Ethan breaks up with Mia instead of proposing after six …
Swing Time – Book Review
Swing Time by Zadie Smith Summary: Two brown girls dream of being dancers, but only Tracey has talent. It’s a close but complicated childhood friendship that ends abruptly in their early twenties, never to be revisited, …
The Kiss Quotient – Book Review
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang Summary: Stella Lane loves her job where she comes up with algorithms to predict customer purchases, but that passion leaves her with almost zero experience in the dating department and …
Becoming – Book Review
Becoming by Michelle Obama Summary: Michelle Obama shares the experiences that shaped her world, from her childhood in the South Side of Chicago to her nearly decade residency at The White House as the first African …
Debt Free or Die Trying – Book Review
Debt Free or Die Trying: How I Buried Myself in Over $30,000 in Debt and Dug My Way Out by Marcus Garrett Summary: Debt Free or Die Trying is the story of how and why I …
Crazy Rich Asians – Book Review
Crazy Rich Asians Series by Kevin Kwan Summary: Crazy Rich Asians – The relaxing summer in Singapore Rachel Chu envisions with her boyfriend, Nicholas Young, falls apart the minute she steps off the plane. Their vacation …
A Wrinkle in Time – Book + Movie Review
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle Summary: On a dark and stormy night, Meg Murry, her younger brother Charles Wallace, and their mother receive an unexpected visit by a disturbing stranger. Meg’s father mysteriously disappeared …
Crazy Rich Asians – Movie Review
Crazy Rich Asians Synopsis: A contemporary romantic comedy that follows NYU professor, Rachel Chu, who visits Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick Young, to attend his best friend’s wedding and to meet his family. A Monumental Occasion …
Donald Glover and The Carters Gave Me Life in Summer 2018
It’s the end of June, which means 2018 is half way over, and mid-year mania is upon us! Funny how time flies when you’re having fun, right? Today, I am sharing the movie and music …