Checked Out Millennial

Here are various works spanning across AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) Authors. My favorite themes include multi-generational stories, cozy reads, mysteries, magical realism, and I am always open to reading something new! Hope you are able to find a new world to explore from the list below 🔮

As someone who grew up finding comfort in libraries and bookstores alike, reading has been a third place for me and my curiosity. My favorite genres include cozy reads, mysteries, magical realism, and I am always open to reading something new! Hope you are able to find a new world to explore from the list below 🔮

A love letter to my younger self in exploring her interests and always killing it on the summer reading list challenges 💌 hope you enjoy this nostalgic collection of some of my favorite books growing up in the early 2000's, ranging from early elementary to young adult fiction and the fun, awkward phases in between.

For the beautiful days to support your local independent bookstores / booksellers & explore the community. 🌞 Many of these bookstores participate in the annual San Diego Book Crawl weekend in celebration of Independent Bookstore Day, and also featured at the KPBS Book Festival at University of San Diego on August 22, 2026. Another great way to support these bookstores aside from purchases is to attend their community-focused events such as book signings, author discussions, book club meet-ups and more!

A showcase of independent bookstores throughout the various neighborhoods of San Francisco 🌁 Whether your city adventures are near Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park or Mission Dolores Park, there's a nearby bookstore to browse and explore 👀