Category Archives: Reviews

8Books Review: “The Refugees” by Viet Thanh Nguyen

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Lily

Viet Thanh Nguyen’s newest book, The Refugees, is a luminous collection of eight short stories that takes piercingly intimate looks at the lives of refugees, of those caught between worlds, of those caught in a moment. The Pulitzer Prize winning author’s … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Pat’s Rash”

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 17: “Pat’s Rash” Original airdate February 17, 2017. So let’s talk about you. Pat has hives all over his face, and everyone in Welltopia is pretty sure they’re brought on by stress related to his … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Neighbors with Attitude”

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 13: “Neighbors with Attitude” Original airdate February 14, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Jessica and Louis find an unwrapped, uneaten pastrami sandwich in their mailbox.  This causes Jessica some alarm, so she suggests the homeowners association … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “A Dr. Ken Valentine’s Day”

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 16: “A Dr. Ken Valentine’s Day” Original airdate February 3, 2017. Night fever, night fever Ken is relieved to learn Allison doesn’t want to do anything for Valentine’s Day, but she has second thoughts when … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “Flying Lessons & Other Stories”

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Lily

Flying Lessons & Other Stories, edited by Ellen Oh, is a delightful and engaging collection of short stories from such luminaries as Grace Lin, Kwame Alexander, and Walter Dean Myers. The book emerged out of the ever-important We Need Diverse Books … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Ken and the Basketball Star”

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 15: “Ken and the Basketball Star” Original airdate January 27, 2017. Oh help me please, doctor; I’m damaged Ken treats the star of Molly’s high-school basketball team for an injured ankle, days before the championship … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “Chow Chop Suey” by Anne Mendelson

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Lily

Chow Chop Suey: Food and the Chinese American Journey joins the circle of books traversing the history of Chinese food in the United States, specifically the peculiar beast that is chop suey. Mendelson takes a historical journey into its origins, … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “A Day in the Life”

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 14: “A Day in the Life” Original airdate January 20, 2017. Through early morning fog I see Ken is featured in part of a ten-hour documentary on healthcare in America–an interviewer and camera operator follow … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “Clean Slate”

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 11: “Clean Slate” Original airdate January 19, 2017. Microsynopsis:  The Huangs are pleased to realize that for once, they are set to begin the Chinese new year with the much-desired clean slate, with … Continue reading →

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‘Fresh off the Boat’ Episode Review: “The Best of Orlando”

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Fresh Off the Boat, Season 3, Episode 10: “The Best of Orlando” Original airdate January 17, 2017. Microsynopsis:  Louis wins a Best-of-Orlando Small Businessman of the Year award.  Jessica is so proud, she invites nearly everybody she knows to the awards … Continue reading →

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‘Dr. Ken’ Episode Review: “Jae Meets the Parks”

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Dr. Ken, Season 2, Episode 13: “Jae Meets the Parks” Original airdate January 13, 2017. Let him soothe your soul; just take his hand. Molly introduces Jae to her family, and everything’s great until Jae says he’s dropped out of … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “The Loved Ones” by Sonya Chung

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Lily

Sonya Chung’s newest novel The Loved Ones is an intense look into love, loss, guilt, and reconciliation. Two families who share a last name find their lives intersecting. Charles Lee is the African American father in a biracial family. Hannah Lee is the … Continue reading →

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