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Rosewater
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
"The story bounces over multiple decades, laying out Kaaros sordid past and assorted sins, but it never loses sight of the big picture, in which the machinations of aliens (whom the reader will find both understandable and frightening) and psychics are just the backdrop for a character-driven, morally gray tale of hope and potential redemption." Publishers Weekly, starred review "One of the most imaginative alien invasion scenarios I have come across..." Aliette de Bodard, Nebula and BSFA award-winning author of THE HOUSE OF SHATTERED WINGS "This thrilling, ambitious novel offers a deftly woven and incisive blend of science fiction, psychology, action, and mystery. Highly recommended." Kate Elliott, author of BLACK WOLVES and COLD MAGIC Between meeting a boy who bursts into flames, alien floaters that want to devour him, and a butterfly woman who he has sex with when he enters the xenosphere, Kaaro's life is far from the simple one he wants. But he left simple behind a long time ago when he was caught stealing and nearly killed by an angry mob. Now he works for a government agency called Section 45, and they want him to find a women known as Bicycle Girl. And that's just the beginning. An alien entity lives beneath the ground, forming a biodome around which the city of Rosewater thrives. The cities of Rosewater are enamored by the dome, hoping for a chance to meet the beings within or possibly be invited to come in themselves. But Kaaro isn't so enamored. He was in the biodome at one point and decided to leave it behind. When something begins killing off other sensitives like himself, Kaaro defies Section 45 to search for an answer, facing his past and comes to a realization about a horrifying future. Cover art by Igor Vitkovskiy
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Twainy
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🎧 I found this book a challenge. It bounces around in time so it requires focus. Sci-fi story about aliens on earth in Africa. They live in a dome. They come out once a year to heal the masses that camp outside the dome‘s opening. The MC seems to be acquiring super powers. Fun read! Good narration.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jari-chan Loved this one! 11mo
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The_Book_Ninja
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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Time jumps in a narrative have never confused me before. Despite year demarcation for chapters, I was occasionally getting lost. It‘s a shame as this is my only niggle because Thompson has created a vivid world & rich characters. Smart allegory has a future Nigeria being “colonised” again by an alien being that is physically altering humans close to its “craft”. There‘s an abundance of ideas and a complex MC in this exciting noir-ish sci-fi novel

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Kenyazero
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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The world building is excellent. I liked the shared mindspace created by alien fungus and enjoyed the book being set in Nigeria. The plot lost me a few times, but that's mostly because it was hard following the time jumps (between audio and the way I tend to process information). The side characters needed more characterization. I kept forgetting which woman was which. #Scifi

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MsLeah8417
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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This is the perfect read for a stay at home Saturday afternoon and evening. I feel like I am anywhere but at home while reading this speculative narrative.

Kammbia1 I‘m currently reading this one. Pretty good after 100 pages. 2y
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rmaclean4
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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Such an intricate plot. Love how the author played with timeline. Loving this Sci-fi series. On the the next book. 4 🌟

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kwmg40
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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I finished my first book for the #JoysOfJune readathon!

This is a gripping near-future sci-fi thriller set in Nigeria. It‘s the first book in Tade Thompson‘s Wormwood trilogy that‘s been nominated for the Hugo Best Series Award. Highly recommended, especially for those interested in sci-fi by Black authors.

@Andrew65
#hugo2020 #hugoawards

Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 4y
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Tonton
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Whoa! Nigerian SF with aliens, a city (Rosewater)that encircles the alien biodome, psychics on the loose, intrigue, mystery, and amazing world building.I was of two minds about Kaaro,the psychic narrator; he‘s infuriatingly quirky and unlikeable, but his story is compelling. Looking forward to more reveals in the remainder of the trilogy. And zombies. And zombies.

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TracyReadsBooks
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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You know how sometimes you read a book you really like & you tell your friends to “just read it because you‘ll like it” not because you think they should just take your word for it but rather because you know you can‘t describe it well enough to do it justice? Yeah, this is one of those books. A government agent (who can read minds) is tasked with finding whoever is killing others like him. Oh yeah, and aliens...and more. A good read. Recommended.

Jari-chan Great review! Exactly how I felt about this book ❤️ 4y
Kammbia1 I‘m currently reading this one. Pretty good so far 2y
TracyReadsBooks @Kammbia1 I really liked it and definitely want to read the other books in the trilogy. 2y
Kammbia1 Ditto @TracyReadsBooks I'm going to read the rest of the trilogy too. 2y
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TracyReadsBooks
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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Next up on this cold, rainy evening.

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TracyReadsBooks
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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Late with the #SundayShelfie but here it is. This is the TBR stack closest to my bed & the one I plan to work through first over the next couple of weeks. Most are for me—the Star Wars books my son & I will read independently & then discuss. We have one more day of school—I‘m making sure we send kids home with as many books as they can carry—and then home until the end of a March. Uncharted territory—I hope everyone stays healthy & safe.

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Jari-chan
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Wow, what a book! I admit that this was my first black sci-fi title and it was so special to me. It's so different from the other books I read. I definitely need to read more from this genre.

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BreakingRad1977
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
Mehso-so

Took me a while to really get into it. Seemed quite repetitive for the most part, got quite exciting towards the final quarter. Will consider my options at the time to continue with the Trilogy.

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juliegumdrop
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Lauredhel
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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I am just nowhere near as interested in the MC‘s penis as he wants to think I am. I know the MC is explicitly described as “sexist” by a third party, I get it, but frankly this far into the book I am just plain sick of his dick.

Back to books by people who aren‘t men after this.

BillBlume Wait... what? What did I just read there??? How would that movement even, I mean... What-the-ever-loving-f***????? 😳😳😳😳 4y
Lauredhel @BillBlume yeah, I don‘t even have one but that seems unlikely unless he was already tucked or he stuck his hands down his pants 4y
Joanne1 I just read that aloud to my husband. We‘re both seriously perplexed and disturbed. 4y
Jadams89 I just can‘t..... 4y
ravenlee What? How could uncrossing/crossing legs send perfume...unless she perfumed her... 4y
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catsuit_mango
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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This book was in my trl for some time (highly recommanded by friends I trust) and it just won the Julia verlanger price in Nantes. So it jumped up a bit in the queue... Hoping to finish it before Friday as I want to travel light for the weekend...
#bookandtea

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bookishlyblessed
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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Started this one on audio last night! #scifiseptember #tomeinfinityandbeyond #currentlyreading

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Carolyn11215
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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Loved this sci-fi novel (1st in series) about Nigerian sensitives (psychics) who develop their talents after an alien invasion and the slow discovery by one of the sensitives of what the aliens are after and how they intend to get it. Also love the embedded critique of some of our current political reality. A great mash-up of sci-fi, psychology and mystery.

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Schlinkles
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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Really interesting premise and novel take on an alien invasion. I‘m curious to see where the story goes in the next two books and if he explains what happened to America further. I like the jumping back and forth in time for the narrative, but not sure I really care for Kaaro as a protagonist.

DrexEdit Looks like a terrific read! Stacked! 5y
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Schlinkles
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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About 100 pages in and loving this month‘s Sci-fi book club pick. I was worried about getting it finished it time for discussion on Sunday, but it‘s been a fast read so far.

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rkeo
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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A speculative sci-fi story about an alien invasion, alien-enabled psychic abilities, and (so much) more set in futuristic Nigeria? There wasn't a lot of room to go wrong. There were so many layers to this story, and it was so well written (and often hilarious). The plot was unique, the characters were great, and the science behind everything was so well researched that it made the crazy world seem plausible. My expectations were exceeded tenfold.

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Owlizabeth
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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Snagged this one off the new shelf when I was picking up a hold at the #library. It has some mixed reviews but that cover! 😍

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B.Reader
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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Mehso-so

Not quite sure what I think of this one. Some parts were brilliant and fascinating, like the history of Rosewater and the science of the situation. Other parts were consulted and a little too weird for me. Overall I would recommend with some big caveats. 🤷‍♀️

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readingjedi
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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The 1st of the Wormwood trilogy, this one took a little while to endear itself to me but when it did it made the sometimes frustrating & confusing work of understanding the timeline totally worthwhile. The premise is original & imaginative & the writing is utterly engrossing. The MC is a dislikeable anti-hero & the female characters of Femi, Nike, Oyin-Da & Aminat are strong, have agency & steal the show. The plot is ... cont. in comments ⬇️⬇️⬇️

readingjedi ...intelligent, complex & provides many a satisfying whoa WTF moments. There's also a pretty sly dig at Trump! I will definitely be checking out the rest of this trilogy. With thanks to Netgalley for this book. 5y
readingjedi Have to add that as impressed as I am by this book, I have a slight issue with the MCs constant erections, ejaculations & copulations. It's all a bit icky .... 🤢🤢🤢 5y
suzisteffen @readingjedi yes to literally everything you said! 5y
B.Reader Reading it now, liked to hear your perspective. I think the female characters are definitely 🔥 and steal the show like you said! 5y
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readingjedi
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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About to start this one. Not sure it's right for my current mood but will give it a go. With thanks to #netgalley for this book.

AutumnRLS Have only heard great things about this! 5y
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Mitch
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Arthur C Clarke 2019 shortlist. Not a bad place to start for summer reading rec‘s!

https://fivebooks.com/best-books/summer-reading-2019-the-best-of-sci-fi-tom-hunt...

speljamr Two of these are already on my summer TBR list. 5y
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SkeletonKey
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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Finally starting on this one. Sci fi set in future Nigeria? Yes please.

#scifi #poc

Eggbeater I loved this one! 5y
SkeletonKey @Eggbeater - It sucked me in real fast 😆 5y
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shanaqui
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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Hmm. I still don't really get it. There's a lot of buzz about this book, and I get the impression it's really wowed people whose tastes I normally share, so it's probably a me-problem. Possibly I am overly bothered by the protagonist's constant thing about sex. Every time I might've got into the story, the narrator got an erection or climaxed for no apparent reason. Ooookay then.

Clare-Dragonfly That does sound really annoying! 5y
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SkeletonKey
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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I flipped open this book while shelving it at the library yesterday and the first thing I read was:

“I fucking hate Ayn Rand.”

...and I must say I‘ve never been so jazzed to read a book so quickly. My reading has been invigorated, lol.

#slump #readingslump

Erinreadsthebooks 😂😂😂 5y
jmofo 🖤🤘 5y
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SkeletonKey @jmofo 🖤🖤🖤 5y
jmofo @SkeletonKey that synopsis, tho 5y
SkeletonKey @jmofo - I‘m not sure what to expect, lol. 5y
jmofo @SkeletonKey I think you‘re safe expecting anything and everything 5y
ohyeahthatgirl I've heard great things about it, but now I have to read it! 5y
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shanaqui
Rosewater | Tade Thompson

There's so much random sex driving everything the narrator does in this book, I feel totally disconnected from and mildly disgusted by it. As an asexual person, I just don't get it.

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Lucy_Anywhere
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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Set in near-future Nigeria, Rosewater is a slow-burning and absorbing scifi that tells the tale of one man affected by the mysterious alien presence that sits at the heart of the city of Rosewater.

A vividly evocative setting, an intriguing protagonist, and an alien whose intentions are never clear - great stuff and an unexpected find!

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BarbaraTheBibliophage
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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1. This was the first one that grabbed me in my Kindle shelves.
2. Guess I should get on that ... last year we went to our fav Barbecue joint.
3. Chartreuse
4. Maybe William, it‘s a family name from both sides. But I‘m not sure of my memory on that. 🤷🏼‍♀️
5. On my way!

#friyayintro @howjessreads

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Kryckett
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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Late start to #24in48 because ... life.

But I did some #audiocleaning and finished Rosewater. Which was great. Loved that it is set in Nigeria. The protagonist is ... complicated, which can sometimes be code for annoying, but not in this case. And the narrator was excellent. A strong pick. Very much looking forward to the second book of the trilogy.

mommyincolortv Dont feel bad, I barely broke 4 hours of reading and I started this morning. Good luck! 5y
Kaye 🌟 5y
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Bookboss
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I was absorbed in this first contact story set in Nigeria. The story shifts in time with each chapter. The present day is set in 2066, and alternating chapters tell the backstory of the main character and the arrival of alien life. The first in a series, this is an excellent beginning.

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Bindrosbookshelf
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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Book 2 finished!
I am pretty new to sci-fi so I wasn‘t sure if I would like this one but it was amazing! It‘s such a complicated book to explain but you will get it if you read it, trust me.
#24in48 #24in48ausnz

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Bindrosbookshelf
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Book 2 for #24in48

So far I‘m enjoying this one with an alien biodome, xenosphere, sensitives and a past that is being discovered at the same time as a lot of action in the current day with jealous ex-husbands and secret govt divisions.
#24in48 #24in48ausnz

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Kryckett
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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#LitsyWalkers

Managed a decent walk with the puppy last night. We got rained on, but made it home before the legit monsooning (totally a real word) started. Bracing for the 50 mph winds expected this afternoon.

Stay safe everyone!

Kaye Good job ! 5y
DarcysMom Glad you got your walk before the weather came in. 5y
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BridgetteM
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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1. A poke bowl from a restaurant owned by a friend. YUM!
2. Tagged. Rosewater by Tade Thompson
3. 13, I think.
4. Not really.
5. No international travel planned this year.

#humpdaypost @MinDea

rachelk That poke bowl looks delicious! 5y
BridgetteM @rachelk Thank you! It was almost too pretty to eat. 5y
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Eggbeater
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This book blew me away! It takes place in the future in Nigeria and reminded me of my surrogate mother's tales of growing up there. Because of Ogbomosho and akara, not the aliens and psychics also present in the story. I don't know that I've read anything quite like it before. I loved the main character because he hated Ayn Rand and liked Virginia Woolf. 5⭐s for my 1st finished #24B42019 @TheReadingMermaid @Andrew65

Andrew65 Well done, a great start. 👏 5y
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Eggbeater
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#24B42019 @TheReadingMermaid @andrew65 #dogsoflitsy
I'm off to a good start. 1 hr 30 min Rosewater Kindle book 45 pages and 45 minutes listening to The Female Persuasiin with Odie who likes to snuggle and listen to audio books too. 2 hrs 15 minutes total. I figure if I can read 5 hours per day then I've got this.

Andrew65 A good start 👏 5y
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ReadingEnvy
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Reading Envy Podcast 139: Stocking Stuffer. ~*BONUS EPISODE!*~ This episode features Jenny's best reads of 2018, and the top reads of a bunch of friends of the podcast. Familiar voices here! (Books pictured are not comprehensive!) https://tinyurl.com/ReadingEnvy139

Ruthiella Can‘t wait to listen 😍 5y
BestDogDad Yes! Can‘t wait to listen. 5y
Prairiegirl_reading Can‘t wait!! I see some all time faves right away! 😄 5y
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moarbookspleaze
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Had a holiday dinner out tonight with my very best friend. Restaurant was conveniently located near a local indie I don‘t get too often which was totally unplanned.

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BarbaraTheBibliophage
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Digital presents for ME today!!! If no one can see them except me, are they still exciting? #hellyes

When I used to read primarily SFF, I‘d live for these Kindle sale days. I‘m excited to have my own copy of the Joe Hill—I read it from the library. The others are so highly rated and look amazing!

#kindledeals #whoreadssff #Scifi #fantasy #sff #iregretnothing

coffeenebula I love how all those covers go together! 🖤❤️🖤❤️ 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @coffeenebula They do, don‘t they? I didn‘t see that until you mentioned it. 👏🏻👏🏻 5y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa The Blade Itself series has been on my TBR list for awhile now. 5y
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Kryckett
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I have been listening on my commute to/from work. The narrator is great, and I am completely hooked.

Purrsistently Already on my tbr, glad to know the audio is great too! 5y
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shanaqui
Rosewater | Tade Thompson

I was so annoyed there's been a reissue right after I bought the original version, but I've finally picked this up. I'm a bit put off by all the sex, though. If I count out the scenes with sex it's not actually that much, but somehow it sticks in my head as one of my major impressions so far.

I actually read this on my phone on the treadmill, haha. I can't run at the moment, but can manage a brisk walk while reading. 😆

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Bindrosbookshelf
Rosewater | Tade Thompson
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My library stack just keeps getting bigger. Welcome new library books, come and wait to be overdue with the others...

Library wins again
#libraryhaul

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Ashley_Nicoletto
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Current status:

Slippers are life.
All of my favorite foods can be eaten out of bowls.
Trying SO hard to finish this book.
Listening to film scores.

Librariana Your life sounds 😍😍😍📚 faboo!! 5y
Mitch I love bowl food! 5y
RadicalReader @Ashley_Nicoletto if that‘s not a sign books are meant to be enjoyed by the bowlful I don‘t know what is 5y
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teebe I‘m going to send you an email about this later, but hold off on sending any #NightmaresAhead books you have (or will soon receive). 5y
Ashley_Nicoletto @teebe Will do! I have mine ready to go out. I‘ll hold it until I hear from you. 5y
teebe @Ashley_Nicoletto Great, thanks! What book do you currently have? 5y
Ashley_Nicoletto @teebe I have The Haunting (I believe this is what it‘s called). 5y
Ashley_Nicoletto @teebe hey! Any word on this? 5y
teebe @Ashley_Nicoletto I‘ll be catching up on emails this weekend. Was the last book you sent 5y
Ashley_Nicoletto @teebe Yes, I believe so. I just got the newest package from Jen out of my mailbox yesterday and it contains The Exorcist. 5y
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Vinjii
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#firstlines and now to try and catch up with my Goodreads goal. Rosewater by Tade Thompson has been highly recommended by friends. Let‘s see.

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