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Remedios: Stories of Earth and Iron from the History of Puertorriqueñas

This book is one of the finest histories of Puerto Rico that I have ever read.  An absolute must read for tourists, visitors, and Boricuas alike.  Levins-Morales paints a fascinating picture of the interconnectedness of the people of Puerto Rico throughout the islands history, while also vividly portraying Puerto Rico’s role in the context of [...]

March 21, 2011 0
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Kerala Harvest Festival of Onam — Food, Indian Culture and Snakeboats

The Kerala Harvest Festival of Onam is one of the most special events in the Indian state of Kerala (in the south west of India).  This 10-day celebration of the harvest additionally celebrates the annual return of the spirit of the great king of King Mahabali, and takes places in August or September according to the [...]

March 18, 2011 0
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American Gods by Neil Gaiman

American Gods by Neil Gaiman was the first book of his that I had ever read, and following the advice of the friend that suggested it to me, I read it while driving across the United States and Canada while making my way to Alaska.  I don’t want to give too much away, because the [...]

March 18, 2011 0

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