Probably my favorite book of the year.
Themes of friendship, loneliness, bullying, longing to belong.
Narnia-esque magical realism, but with teenagers who all find they too have been victims of bullying. Each person has their story and each discovers they have more in common than they initially thought.
I was bawling by the end of this book. This was incredibly original and made me feel feelings. Read this if you want a somewhat sad, but not depressing read.
For fans of Murakami.
I listened to this twice on Libro.fm and needed to have the book for moments when I need a little light. I have never met a book like this-- uhhh, or "a poem about everything." John Koenig compiled a brilliant bundle of words that express certain feelings and emotions one usually can not find the word to describe said emotion. This "dictionary" entranced me and took me to fond moments in my memory, or highlighted certain experiences that I thought I only thought about. Interesting and wonderful.
I took a chance on Margo Price and I'm glad I did. I wasn't too familiar with her music, but always appreciate a strong female musician who's willing to lay all her faults and mistakes out on the line. She didn't change herself to become a "pop star," but instead kept true to herself and became a powerhouse anyways. Audio version weaves in her actual songs - its great!
Awesome. Thuridur was Iceland's first female punk, sea captain, woman to wear trousers, and all-around badass. She's the hero you didn't know you needed.
Margaret Wilson did an excellent job researching this book learning from the people of Iceland. I listened on Libro.FM, but will also read a physical copy because I like to party.
WHAT A COOL BOOK. I finished and was left in awe and wonder. Jamie Green writes about the creation of life and life beyond Earth in a palatable way. Green's writing is charming and sharp. She makes you feel as if you're having a casual conversation about aliens, Star Trek, and other nerdy science-y things. For people who often stare into the night sky with a little fear, a lot of respect, and all the curiosity.
A well crafted collection of stories by women who have etched their stories in Yosemite Valley's climbing history. Definitely a read for a climber as their is a lot of lingo most may now know (there is a glossary provided!), but overall compelling and will definitely make you want to drive to Yosemite asap.
Oh Dear GOD this book was incredible. This is my first Chakraborty book and now I can not wait to devour her other series.
Amina al-Sirafi is my new hero. A mostly fearless boss-ass reformed pirate?! She's intelligent, industrious, feisty as hell, and also a loving mother, daughter, and friend. There is no way you won't be able to find a connection with an "old" pirate with bad knees, rocky relationship with her mother, and a series of terrible exes.
This is a true adventure equipped with magic, giant sea creatures, talismans, and treasure hunts. There are so many fun twists
Chakraborty can really create a world and characters that are empowering. I will have every edition I can get and cherish this story forever. So excited it's going to be a trilogy!
A book could not be more up my alley! You get adventure, botany, the Grand Canyon, and brave women breaking barriers. So much love and research went into this book and it's one of those stories that makes you a little sad your journey with Clover and Jotter is over.
In an alternate historical fantasy world, Anequs chooses to leave her remote island village and join the steampunk-esque world of the Anglish. As she trains with her dragon at an esteemed Anglish academy, the contrast is stark between these two colliding worlds. Anequs' story is a bildungsroman reminiscent of The Name of the Wind, but enhanced with commentary on colonialism, and queer, Indigenous identity.
Patrick, an independent, popmpous former sitcom star, finds himself a new father-figure after his best friend/sister-in-law passes away. It is not his first time dealing with grief, so he is entering a situation where he will be in good company. Patrick has a lot to learn when it comes to selflessness and these two children are about to change his life for the better. This story has elements of grief, joy, love, and sadness -- definitely one to tug at your heartstrings.
Vivvy Bouchet, astrophysicist with psychic abilities, heads back to her hometown in Texas for her mother's funeral. Vivvy finds herself unraveling secrets connected to an old case of a missing girl and everything sort of gets out of hand from there. The story has a great cadence and you think it's going to go one way, but it goes another! This was great as an audio and there was hardly a dull moment.