E’s Book #1: The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo — April 20th, 2020
The Poet X describes the journey of Xiomara, more commonly referred to as X, as she matures through her passion for poetry.This young adult fiction read allows readers to connect with the inner struggles Xiomara experiences. Xiomara’s life story encourages self-empowerment and thus, will assist young readers.
E’s Book #2: Crazy Rich Asian by Kevin Kwan — April 11th, 2020
Rachel Chu is invited to visit her boyfriend Nicholas Young’s family in Singapore. She is surprised by the life of her affluent boyfriend and struggles to impress his disapproving mother. Personally, I did not strongly connect to the characters in this novel, however I did enjoy the unique plot line. Also, I highly recommend the movie adaptation of this romantic fiction novel!
E’s Book #3: Empress Orchid by Anchee Min — April 1st, 2020
This beautifully written historical fiction ventures through the heart of the Forbidden City. Orchid is a seventeen-year-old girl who competes to be one of the emperor’s seven wives in an attempt to escape from poverty. Despite being a woman in a culture that disfavours females, determined Orchid overcomes her struggles with her brilliant intelligence.
E’s Book #4: Night by Elie Wiesel — June 9th, 2020
The heartbreaking memoir of Elie, the teenager survivor of the Holocaust portrays the brutal reality of the life at Auschwitz and Buchenwald. 15-year-old Elie Wiesel is sent to Auschwitz along with his parents and his three sisters, blind of the horror they are going to face. Upon completion of this book, my mind felt numb—as if I had experienced this suffering myself. This book has definitely changed my view on how I see our world.
E’s Book #5: 1984 by George Orwell — July 8th, 2020
George Orwell’s 1984 is a well-known dystopian novel. The novel is set in Airstrip One, formerly known as Great Britain, whose residents are victims of perpetual war, government surveillance and public manipulation. The read 1984 influenced my political viewpoint; throughout the novel, I wondered to what extent is the government capable of manipulating its people. I truly enjoyed the plot because I found it relevant to my daily life.
E’s Book #6: Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur — September 3, 2020
The stunning collection of poems found in Milk and Honey is based on the experiences of Rupi Kaur, and is filled with delicate yet powerful connotations. The poems are divided into four chapters: the hurting, the loving, the breaking, the healing. In each chapter, readers are able to find the sweetness in the bitter reality of life. I fell in love with the simplicity and honesty incorporated into each poem; my heart felt moved with each and every one.
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