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Book Review: The Almost Nearly Perfect People — Hitting the Arctic sweet-spot

vivianyeongwt@gmail.comJanuary 24, 2026

Whether you already know about Scandinavia or bring only curiosity, this book will grip you, teach you, make you laugh, and make you think.

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Book Review: The New Koreans: The Story of a Nation — Thoughtful, Empathetic, and Exhilarating Exploration

vivianyeongwt@gmail.comJanuary 9, 2026

Michael Breen’s The New Koreans is not just one of the best books about Korea — it’s one of the best cultural studies of our time.

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Book Review: Fashionopolis — When Style Meets Consequence

vivianyeongwt@gmail.comJanuary 1, 2026

Dana Thomas delivers one of the most important books ever written about fashion — not as style, but as system.

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Book Review: Glossy — A Portrait of A Mega Beauty Era

vivianyeongwt@gmail.comNovember 13, 2025

It’s not flawless—but it’s compelling and well-worth your time, whether you’re a beauty-industry geek or just curious about the pink-packaged powerhouse.

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Book Review: The Birth of Korean Cool: How One Nation Is Conquering the World Through Pop Culture

vivianyeongwt@gmail.comOctober 8, 2025

If The Birth of Korean Cool were a K-pop song, it would be one of those addictive hits: bright, a little chaotic, and endlessly replayable.

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