Over 150 upcoming Asian book releases in one color-coded, lovingly organized database? I got you, friends! Admittedly, the publishing industry is a pretty fast-paced environment. For instance, when it comes to keeping track of all the titles coming out, it can get very overwhelming. Truthfully, I've been toying around with the idea of a publicly accessible database for diverse book releases, starting with Asian-authored titles, since 2019. But life, particularly college, kept eating away at my free time. However, as I reflected more and more deeply about the work that I do as an ... Read the Post...
2021 Predictions: 21 Book Releases I’ll (Probably) Never Shut Up About
Hello there! I'm Shealea, the girl who hardly ever shuts up. And speaking of, it's that wonderful time of the year where I compile all the upcoming books that I'm most excited about and gently warn all of you that I'll probably never shut up about them come next year. Or even earlier than that, if I'm totally honest. In simpler words, I'm here to share my most anticipated 2021 book releases! There's a running joke that readers tend to gush about the same five books that they love. (Raise your hand if you're guilty of this, too.) But when it comes to upcoming titles that we want to get our ... Read the Post...
Book, Line, & Sinker: 5 things you’ll find in Cute Mutants by SJ Whitby
Have you ever finished a book and thought, "Well, that was delightfully weird in the best way"? Because that perfectly sums up my reading experience with SJ Whitby's Cute Mutants. Specifically, it's an epic new release that follows the mishaps and adventures of queer teen superheroes! I read this little novel over the long weekend, in preparation for the book tour organized by Caffeine Book Tours. Furthermore, as part of the tour, I've written this blog post to help Cute Mutants find its way to its target audience. So, is Cute Mutants the right read for you? To help you decide, here ... Read the Post...
Diverse Books 101: Starter Recommendations For Diversifying Your Bookshelf (ft. signed book giveaways)
How can you start diversifying your bookshelf? And how can we encourage other readers (and even non-readers!) to pick up diverse books? But before we delve into that, I'd like to raise a small point: Online conversations about diverse books aren't enough. As someone who has been deeply immersed in the online book community for nearly five years, it's easy to forget that online conversations aren't necessarily representative of the larger conversations taking place offline. Likewise, it's easy to forget that our ability to participate in the community is a privilege not afforded to ... Read the Post...
Author Spotlight: Bharat Krishnan on privilege, magical drugs, and rasam
Privilege by Bharat Krishnan book cover by Amrita Raja published 12 October 2020 adult, political thriller tagged for authors of color (asian, diaspora), poc representation (indian american, diaspora), & ownvoices read synopsis: In this epic saga about privilege and power, Rakshan Baliga will have to choose between the American Dream…and his own. New York’s drug problem is Rakshan’s solution. Getting his hands on a super drug called WP could earn him glory, power, and a chance to win back his ex. But stealing it from the Top 1% is costly, and if Rakshan isn’t careful he’ll pay with ... Read the Post...
23 Books by Filipino Diaspora Authors For Your Shelf
When's the best time to pick up books written by Filipino diaspora authors? Any time! On any day. All-year-round. But since October is celebrated as Filipino American History Month, it seemed like a good time to put together a list of books written by Filipino diaspora authors. Make no mistake. Filipino and Filipino diaspora authors have so many vibrant and meaningful stories to offer -- and it can honestly be tough to decide where to begin! Hence, the goal of this blog post: to help you find where to start. Hopefully. While I try to be really exhaustive with my book lists, this ... Read the Post...
Monthly Synopsis: A September of Plentiful Planning & Serendipity
In my last monthly synopsis, I talked about how I was dreading my own birth month because it's usually a hectic time for me. To my surprise, the good things in August severely outweighed the bad. It was a month of huge milestones for me. But how did September fare in comparison? In a nutshell, it's been a September of plentiful planning but minimal reading. But more importantly, while August was filled with personal milestones, September was brimming with serendipitous opportunities and unexpected obsessions. In other words, it's been a really good and immensely fortunate month for me. ... Read the Post...
Cup of Content, Vol. 2: Notion, Netflix, & Bookish Creator Shout-outs
When I posted my first volume of this new blog feature, I was more than a little apprehensive about the feedback it would receive. I mean, yes, this blog is first and foremost my personal corner on the Internet. But at the same time, I don't want to subject my readers to irrelevant content -- and there's a persistent voice in my head that says everything about me is irrelevant. Thankfully, unlike the voice in my head, all the blog post comments I received were encouraging and heartening. Many of you see Cup of Content as an opportunity to get to know me better. I can't fully express how ... Read the Post...
