Author: Jordan Yamashita
If you’re a guy who enjoys reading (or even if you don’t) then the Guys Read site is absolutely something you should check out. Guys Read is a project …
Brazil is one of the largest countries both in terms of economy and population in the world. Yet in spite of its prominence, we don’t talk enough about some …
Japan has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Naturally there have been hundreds of prominent leaders that have arisen over the course of the country’s history. These …
The experiences of the soldiers we ship off to war are unique and difficult to relate to. War is brutal and the things soldiers see are not always things …
Native Hawaiians have made numerous contributions to society, but are often left out of any discussions regarding great historical discussions. Perhaps more egregiously, prominent Hawaiian leaders are often left …
It seems now that more and more books are being adapted into novels. And why not? There is a ton of material out there that could easily be adapted …
Reading books by authors from different backgrounds and countries is a fantastic way to expose yourself to new ideas and concepts. These books by Asian authors are both educational …
The 21st century is supposed to be the time that the nations of Asia will rise and become economic and global powerhouses. But in order to understand how we …
The Star Wars novel universe used to contain expansive story lines, characters, and planets. Then Disney gained the rights to Star Wars and fans kissed them all goodbye as …
2016 was the year some in the western world called for more diversity in film and television. While books lack the power of diversifying what people see, they can …
Many children have grown up with tales being used as a way to teach all sorts of life stories. The use of anthropomorphization in children’s stories is a trope …
The crisis in Syria is the current humanitarian tragedy that has stolen headlines in the news. Although the conflict has been ongoing for the past few years, it has …
Jordan Yamashita
December 25, 2016
African American, Asian American, Book Lists, Historical Fiction, Human Interest, Memoir, New Releases, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Story
2016 will be coming to a close in just a week and the year has seen the release of many, many wonderful books. But real bookworms are going to …
Most students have become accustomed to the usual assigned reading texts that are based in Europe and America. But rarely do books set in Asia, Africa, or Latin America …
Today’s children face a number of different challenges that parents may not always be able to relate to. Many parents want their children to grow up to be responsible …
Rogue One is in theaters right now and if you are a Star Wars fan, you are absolutely dying to see it. (If you’re not, then I think you …
An beloved independent bookstore will close its doors at the end of January. The bookstore had been serving Binghampton, New York for the past 8 years. RiverRead Books also …
After a recent phone call between a certain PEOTUS and the current President of Taiwan, many Americans have asked themselves: So what’s the deal with Taiwan again? Taiwan’s political …
It’s December and for college students that means winter break is around the corner. For many students, the first instinct is to crash on the couch and try to …
Everyone has a shelf of those books you never could finish. You maybe got through the first chapter and got bored, or maybe, for various reasons, got halfway through …