Recap: The Food Writers’ Workshop

Recap: The Food Writers’ Workshop

About a month or so ago, I was scrolling social media and saw a friend post about The Food Writers’ Workshop, a day-long conference about the ins and outs of food writing, that was being held in Brooklyn. I thought to myself: why not? I 

New Orleans Eats: A Review

New Orleans Eats: A Review

Last week I was in New Orleans celebrating my successful dissertation defense and a new job (Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Memphis) and eating yummy food, all under the ruse of attending the Southern Sociological Society’s annual meeting. In fairness, I did present 

My Korean Adoptee Bookshelf

My Korean Adoptee Bookshelf

As a child, the library was one of my favorite places. I loved the endless adventures at my fingertips. There was something comforting, and exciting, about knowing that anything I could ever want to know, and much that I could never even imagine, could be 

Dissertation Defense: A Book Report

Dissertation Defense: A Book Report

The first in my family to earn a PhD, on a recent phone call I was explaining to my dad what happens at a dissertation defense. Afterwards he said, “Oh, so it’s like a book report.” I paused. “Well, kinda.” I acquiesced. Picking up on 

Essential Reads: Korea

Essential Reads: Korea

The 2018 Winter Olympics has come to a close but if you are one of the many whose interest in Korea is just beginning, then you’ll want to check out these 11 essential reads. I’ve selected a mix of history, food, contemporary culture, and fiction 

Birthday Book Wish List

Birthday Book Wish List

On more than one occasion I’ve been told that I am a terrible gift receiver. Don’t get me wrong, I love gifts. I love to give them, and I love to receive them… generally. But, apparently, if I receive a gift that I, in actuality, 

Valentine’s Day Book Gifting Guide

Valentine’s Day Book Gifting Guide

Is it just me or wouldn’t you rather have a thoughtful, personalized Valentine’s Day gift? Who needs flowers, candy, or diamonds when you can have a good book? Who am I kidding – I want all of those things. But, I do think a hand-selected