Book Review: Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang

Sometimes if I’m running dry on ideas for what to read, I do find it enjoyable to find inspiration at a local book store. Am I likely to purchase titles I’ve never read before? Not usually. Especially if I’m unfamiliar with other works from an author. But as I was walking the aisles of my local bookstore, the cover of Liann Zhang’s Julie Chan is Dead caught my attention.

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Ampers&One – Loud & Proud, Album Review

I feel like the standard time frame for K-pop group “comebacks” is usually six months. Imagine my surprise when Ampers&One announce a new mini album only four months off the back of Wild & Free! Loud & Proud seems to be the next entry in a possibly related grouping of albums. I’ve not heard any details to confirm that, but it sure does seem to be connected. And I like that these album titles are incorperating the ampersand sign.

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Tokyo In April Is… Series Review

I think I am putting myself at a realt disadvantage by watching the best BLs out there right from the get-go. How is a Japanese BL supposed to live up to My Beautiful Man? Tokyo In April Is… sure seemed like it was a contender, but it didn’t quite measure up in the end. Still, let’s take a look at this dramatic series.

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