Thanks Stargazer. Yeah I need to read more Canadian authors so this read checked some boxes for me. There seems to be various novels with Chinese themes coming out lately. If you get to it, see what you think. Happy reading.

Hi Athira, great hearing from you. You have been busy, especially with the promotion was it – at your job. You’re keeping the world afloat. Only one big snowstorm is not bad at all. I think there are hints of spring here but still winter persists. Have a happy weekend. Enjoy your hobbies & reading.

Hey Heather, good hearing from you. It’s been hard for me as well to get excited about the Oscar nominated films other than Belfast & CODA. I just don’t see ones that are that thrilling. But perhaps I should try the Power of the Dog?
It’s still winter here but the snow doesn’t seem to be sticking as much. Your temps seem pretty warm. Enjoy your hikes. & books!

Hope you’ve been doing well! I’ve been extremely busy this past month but trying to make time for hobbies now.

I haven’t been super excited with the Oscar nominations this year but CODA and Belfast were very good.

I hope you have a lovely visit with your parents and get some warmth!

That book looks really good. I’ll have to add it to my TBR! Great review.

Hey Mae – thanks much for the tips on more Cultural Revolution reading. I definitely want to read more about it … I have a library copy of the Gish Jen book … and I will try to get the Wenfu book at the library too. Thanks much for these! Have you ever read Nien Cheng’s memoir Life & Death in Shanghai ? OMG. I read it back in 2009 …. and it slayed me. Check it out if you want to read more Cultural Revolution. Cheers.

Thanks AJ. And I agree. The women’s Olympic hockey games were really great. So close at times! I wish we’d see more of these games. Are you a hockey player? Have a great week as well.

Hey Deb. Yeah Palm Springs should be amazing about now …. I have a couple more weeks until I go. Gearing up for the trip.
The Cultural Revolution surely backfired … and I’m hoping the invasion of Ukraine will backfire too. It’s very upsetting to see such violence. Heartbreaking.
Enjoy the sun for me there and Happy Reading.

Hey Sam, thanks for stopping by. Yeah I’m ready for spring too. Tomorrow is March! But it’ll take awhile still here.
Trout River impressed me as a debut novel. I think I’m going through a Cultural Revolution reading phase right now …. it just blows my mind what happened especially to many talented artists/musicians there. I also might read Gish Jen’s new book Thank You Mr. Nixon …. which also touches on the CR. Talk about genocide … this historical event was nuts. take care & Happy reading.