This straightforward and honest memoir by Pakistani-Canadian Samra Habib warmed my heart more than I expected it to. Yes, there is a lot going on here: immigrant, brown person, muslim, queer, minority people group even among Pakistanis, woman. But it doesn't get mired down in the political and constantly recenters itself on family and personal experience. Habib is now a journalist and photographer, and has driven a personal photo project into international success. Google it, it's good stuff. But her inquisitive spirit and thoughtfulness are what bring out the highlights in her story.

I'm trying a new thing where I make a recipe inspired by what I'm reading. Food pairing for this book: onion pakora and lassis.