Susan Blumberg-Kason

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    • When Friends Come From Afar
    • Bernardine’s Shanghai Salon
    • Good Chinese Wife
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An afternoon with Michael Imperioli

June 9, 2018 By Susan Blumberg-Kason Leave a Comment

I dragged my little ones to the Printers Row Lit Fest today, where we caught up with my friend and fellow author, Jean. After Jean signed books at her publisher's tent and I walked around with the kids for a while, we headed to one of the speakers' venues to hear Michael … [Read more...]

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Friday Photo

June 8, 2018 By Susan Blumberg-Kason Leave a Comment

I posted this photo on Instagram today, where I've been posting old travel photos for the last month or so. This is one I've had a love/hate relationship with. Hate because I always thought I was closing my eyes and that my posture could have been better. But I love it for so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Photo Friday Tagged With: Hong Kong, Jewish Asia, My Family's Travels, old hong kong, vintage hong kong

An evening with Andrea Thome

June 8, 2018 By Susan Blumberg-Kason Leave a Comment

Back in February, I met Andrea Thome at an author panel we both participated in with Cristina Henriquez. Right away, Andrea exuded warmth and geniality. I've been on other author panels, but this was one of my favorites and one in which I learned the most. I went home with two of … [Read more...]

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Book of the week–Last Train to Istanbul

June 5, 2018 By Susan Blumberg-Kason Leave a Comment

 Back during World Book Week, I came across Last Train to Istanbul and was taken by its striking cover. I know I shouldn't judge books based on how they look, but I can't help it. I've blogged before about this, but pretty covers have yet to fail me. Maybe there really … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book of the Week Tagged With: Jewish Asia

Return to Flushing

June 5, 2018 By Susan Blumberg-Kason Leave a Comment

I recently reviewed a new book about Chinese immigrants in Flushing, New York that appeared in the Asian Review of Books and the South China Morning Post.   Shortly after reading Lauren Hilgers' book, Patriot Number One: American Dreams in Chinatown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Asian Food and Drinks, My Family's Travels

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