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My name is Danika, but when I was a child my family called me “Nak”, and the name kinda stuck. I love books and believe strongly in the power of stories to transport us, teach us, challenge us, and shape us. This blog is a platform for me to share my thoughts and recommendations on the books I read.

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I always have such a hard time reviewing Dara Horn

I always have such a hard time reviewing Dara Horn's novels because they're so weird and unsettling, but I absolutely love them.
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Eternal Life explores a lot of questions about life, death, purpose, and meaning. Fair warning: Horn doesn't like to answer the questions she poses. She likes to leave her readers thinking them over long after they've closed the book.
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Check out my full review at anakforbooks.com
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Vacation weekend ❤️❤️❤️ Heading to the

Vacation weekend ❤️❤️❤️
Heading to the lake with the family. Even though the temperatures have dropped way more quickly than usual this fall, I'm looking forward to some sun and sand and this book (as strange as it is).
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Also, it's Rosh Hashanah! Shana Tova my friends. Here's hoping and praying that the Jewish New Year brings better things
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Trying to inspire myself to work on my novel. I ha

Trying to inspire myself to work on my novel. I had a whole plan about writing 1000 words a week this year, but then COVID happened and made all our routines screwy. The kids started going to part-time preschool last month, but they've already missed out on two weeks because of COVID related incidents. So I've lost the momentum I had, and it's really hard to commit to writing when the kids might need me as soon as I type the first word.
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Also, I have an accidental color scheme going on. Hunter green pants, sage green mug, and a green book. Wonder what this says about my mood today 🤔
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White Rage was a tough read. It's very technical,

White Rage was a tough read. It's very technical, scholarly, and full of legal references. But it's worth it for the illuminating information that Anderson shares.
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My full review is at anakforbooks.com
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I just finished Lisa See's duo, Shanghai girls and

I just finished Lisa See's duo, Shanghai girls and Dreams of Joy, and I really enjoyed them.
But as always, I don't know what to read next. Opinions on these options?
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Shanghai girls was so good, but it ended on a tota

Shanghai girls was so good, but it ended on a total cliffhanger! So of course I had to dive right into the sequel, which focuses less on the two sisters and more on the daughter they've raised together.
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So much of this story is an inside look into the history of communism in China, and it's been so interesting and horrifying to learn about.
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Also, I know I'm getting "old", because I'm watching 19 year old Joy make all these stupid, naive decisions, and I'm just so exasperated with her 😂😂😂
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Love and Logic has been a HUGE help to Jared and

Love and Logic has been a HUGE help to Jared and I as we navigate parenting our littles. It should be taken with a grain (or 2 or 3) of salt and a heaping portion of grace, but the core concepts are super practical and helpful.
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Check out my full review at anakforbooks.com
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When you were growing up, who took care of you whe

When you were growing up, who took care of you when you were sick? My mom did for the most part, but my dad always made us what we called "Daddy tea": green tea with lemon and honey.
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I got whatever the kids had, and I got it bad. But I have a good book, a cup of "Daddy tea" (is it still Daddy tea if I made it myself?), and my husband is taking care of the kids.
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Thanks to a few recommendations, I chose Shanghai

Thanks to a few recommendations, I chose Shanghai Girls for my next read. I'm already totally engrossed (and halfway through), but it's very sad. Really feels like Lisa See has done her research and is opening my eyes to a whole new history and culture. The oppression that Chinese women endured is absolutely horrifying. And immigrants to America.... 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ I feel so ashamed for that part of our nation's history.
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Both my babies are sick with sniffles and a cough,

Both my babies are sick with sniffles and a cough, so they can't go to preschool tomorrow ☹️
How long do you think I can get a 2 and 4 year old to read books quietly so I can read MY books? 😄
Ok but seriously, got any simple ideas on how to keep sick kids happy and quiet (for their own sakes, so they can rest and get better!) all day?
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Can't decide what to read. I'm waffling between th

Can't decide what to read. I'm waffling between these four. I've read Persuasion before, and I love it, so that's my tried-and-true option. But can anyone tell me anything about the other three and how you liked them (or didn't?)
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My review of I Am Malala is up on the blog at anak

My review of I Am Malala is up on the blog at anakforbooks.com
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Good story, but it could have been told better.
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