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Weird and wacky. Certainly fitting for these strange times.

The stories are compelling, sad, and infuriating.

Still loving and glad for a way to talk about difficult things with my daughter.

Super engaging and I cried reading about Lakha's uncle being attacked. It is also a good way to talk about this hard topics with my daughter.

I got this for my 8 year old and then could not resist reading it with her So much of the story resonates and I am excited to discuss with my daughter.

Very engaging. However, this was not the best book to take on vacation to read in order to relax.

Lamar and his kids.

Started that it would be an important and dry read, but I a already draw into the stories.

I am glad to read something that deals with privilege, race and class that makes me laugh and nod in recognition with a smile.

Two men arrive in a village is frustrating and unfortunately still universally true

Meet the President was confusing and odd

Big week was sad and beautiful

The trial was intense. I like the publisher and Tom’s closing argument.

I want to visit Kya's collection

Chase Andrews annoys me. I am nervous for Kya. Wish Tate had made better choices

The loneliness is palpable.

I like reading about the beginning of friendships and am not a big fan of heartbreak.

Restless with the story. Maybe this is not the right time to read about a socially isolated character.

Family reading time this weekend has been really good. I am not sure about the story, but appreciate that the book is moving quickly.

Eager to find out what happens next and impatient for things to unfold

A Tale of Two Cornbreads is so moving! The passages about pushing back against the assumptions of what people think you should be based on their bias is especially moving and timing.

@chefedwardlee Nigerian Hustle is one of my favorites. I especially liked Tunde: "He pulls you into him and charms you with words, simply but meaningful words. He can infuriate you one moment and disarm you the next. " The German mustard chapter with the five misperceptions of German food is so thought provoking and eye opening. I love his description of parenthood challenges.

Captain Wally in the trawling for shrimp and the Peruvian food in Paterson!!

@chefedwardlee "Scandinavian culture disapproved of food for a long time. It was sustenance, not something to be enjoyed. Not something to luxuriate in." -- Still thinking hard about this and how it can be applied in many situations. Also, it was nice to "visit" Seattle with the author and see another side of the city.

Matriarchs of Montgomery is making me want to visit Montgomery, Alabama to try Korean and soul food. Lessons in Smen made me think about secret recipes that are passed on through show and tell as opposed to being written.

Some passages move more quickly than others. I do like the image of soul food at a chinese buffet

The stories and discussion points that the book brings up are very thought provoking. I am excited to make the following: mojo sauce, pickled sweet peppers, tahini sauce, and chanterelle hummus... so far 😉

Already unexpectedly delightful.

Glad to be back with the characters. Thanks for creating such great characters @jennyhan and a fun story. This also makes me want to be a better cook ;)

The section Mostly Enough is really moving and relatable. This morning I was glad to read "Time to Prep the Doughnuts" and "Falling in Love with Women." What a treasure from @glutenfreegirl