Set during the San Francisco riots of the 1870s, The Apple of Discord gives us a peek into the three-day riot. The protest was against Chinese immigrants by the city's white population. Through this absorbing fiction, one can get a good idea of people's struggles during this ethnic violence that caused four deaths and the massive destruction of property belonging to the city's Chinese immigrants.

In 'Blindfolded' by Earle Ashley Walcott, the reader is taken on a gripping journey into the complexities of human perception and the power dynamics that shape our understanding. Through a narrative that is both poetic and poignant, Walcott explores the theme of blindness, both literal and metaphorical, shedding light on the ways in which we can be blind to our own biases and assumptions. The book is written in a lyrical and contemplative style, inviting readers to reflect on the ways in which we navigate the world around us. Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous political climate,...