Wallflower Chats

5 Books to Get You out of a Reading Rut

When you’re in a rut, it can feel impossible to see your way out.

Nov 3 • 

Thao Thai

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October 2025

Becoming A Word Magpie

Like many, my first word was “ba”—or Dad, in Vietnamese—uttered in a rambling patter song that, perhaps, echoed the urgency of longing.

Oct 9 • 

Thao Thai

35

23

September 2025

A Time for Kindling

and the magic of catching sparks.

Sep 2 • 

Thao Thai

31

13

June 2025

The Seekers of Deer Creek

Coming summer 2026

Jun 26 • 

Thao Thai

40

11

March 2025

A Brief History of the Em Dash

Love ‘em or hate ‘em—this punctuation mark is here to stay.

Mar 4 • 

Thao Thai

154

17

February 2025

The Hero’s Quest

Gaming in Immigrant Communities

Feb 5 • 

Thao Thai

25

2

November 2024

Counting on Community

… once we define what community means to us.

Nov 17, 2024 • 

Thao Thai

49

October 2024

Ghosts of Inboxes Past

Treasures and terrors manifold await!

Oct 31, 2024 • 

Thao Thai

32

10

September 2024

I'm Officially a Debut Novelist (Again)!

Adam & Evie’s Matchmaking Tour is out TODAY!

Sep 24, 2024 • 

Thao Thai

56

23

August 2024

I Am Probably Snooping on Your Books

And I'm not even a little sorry.

Aug 28, 2024 • 

Thao Thai

73

27

June 2024

Popcorn Brain and Other Distractions

A string of thoughts, publishing news, and reading recommendations.

Jun 27, 2024 • 

Thao Thai

39

21

February 2024

Not Even a Niche Noodle

And other live, laugh, love moments from the past few weeks.

Feb 29, 2024 • 

Thao Thai

37

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