Category: Iranian-American

Look by Solmaz Sharif

Posted on March 22, 2023 by

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Solmaz Sharif’s poetry collection, Look, is a powerful and moving exploration of language, war, and memory. Through her innovative use of language, Sharif captures the complexity and tragedy of the war in Iran, as well as the broader impact of militarism and violence on… Continue Reading “Look by Solmaz Sharif”

Category: 2023 TBR Pile Challenge, Books, Iranian-American, Poetry, Solmaz Sharif, TBRYear10, Turkey, War

Thoughts on Two LGBTQ Pride Reads

Posted on June 26, 2019 by

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Like A Love Story Abdi Nazemian’s young adult historical fiction novel, Like A Love Story, is the fourth LGBTQ-themed book I’ve read this month. Like the others, it has not disappointed. Every good coming-out-story, like every good coming-of-age story from Little Women to The… Continue Reading “Thoughts on Two LGBTQ Pride Reads”

Category: AIDS, coming out, Coming-of-Age, Gender Identity, Historical Fiction, immigrant literature, Iranian-American, LGBT, pride month, Sexuality, Young Adult

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