The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak – Book Review

The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak focuses on the love story between Kostas and Define in the 1970’s. Kostas and Define come from different cultures/religions making their love forbidden. Kostas is Greek/Cypriot and comes from a Christian family, whereas Define is Turkish and comes from a Muslim family. They must keep their relationship

Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa – Book Review

“Full moons remind me of my father. Even though I can’t really remember him. Isn’t that silly?” she said, inhaling the night, eyes shut. “He told my sister that a full moon is a portal to God’s ears. Silly.” Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa was an absolutely heartbreaking and thought provoking read that will