Two Captivating Journeys – Take A Look At What We’re Reading Now

In The Sun Sets in Singapore, Kehinde Fadipe paints a vivid portrait of the Lion City through the captivating lives of Dara, Amaka, and Lillian. This novel attempts to peel back the layers of Singapore’s glamorous exterior, revealing the intricate stories of three determined women. As Dara chases professional success, Amaka grapples with a hidden addiction, and Lillian’s seemingly perfect life unravels, an enigmatic stranger exposes the city’s underlying complexities. If you crave a novel that explores the nuances of personal and professional desires against the backdrop of a dazzling metropolis, The Sun Sets in Singapore is a captivating journey you won’t want to miss.

Class by Stephanie Land

Stephanie Land is best known for her previous memoir Maid, which was turned into a Netflix series. But Maid did not tell Lan’s whole story. In Class, Land takes readers on a journey through the challenges of completing college and forging a writing career amid financial struggles and societal judgments. This intimate narrative exposes the complexities of motherhood, where personal aspirations clash with professional ambition. With searing honesty, Class serves as a compelling indictment of the hurdles within our educational landscape while providing an inspiring testament to a mother’s resilience in the face of adversity, making it a must-read this winter.

By Vanessa Hutchison | Photo by Coleen Rivas

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