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Aya of Yop City
Aya of Yop City | Marguerite Abouet, Clément Oubrerie
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"[Aya] wittily delves into both the political and the pop during an enchanted era when anything seemed possible." --"Vibe Vixen"The original Drawn & Quarterly volume of "Aya "debuted last year to much critical acclaim, receiving a Quill Award nomination and praise for its accessibility and for the rare portrait of a warm, vibrant Africa it presents. This continuation of the dynamic story by Marguerite Abouet and Clement Oubrerie returns to Africa's Ivory Coast in the late 1970s, where life in Yop City is as dramatic as ever. Oubrerie's artwork synchronizes perfectly with Abouet's funny and lighthearted writing, which together create a spirited atmosphere and scenarios that, however unique to the bygone setting, remain entirely contemporary in their effect. The original cast of characters is back in full force, with a case of questionable paternity fanning the flames of activity in the community. The new mother Adjoua has her friends to help with the baby, perhaps employing Aya a bit too frequently, while a new romance leaves Bintou with little time for her friends, let alone their responsibilities. The young women aren't the only residents of Yopougon involved in the excitement, however; Aya's father is caught in the midst of his own trysts and his employer's declining Solibra beer sales, and Adjoua's brother finds his share of the city's nightlife.
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Bookwormjillk
Bookwormjillk
Aya of Yop City | Marguerite Abouet, Clément Oubrerie
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Pickpick

This graphic novel set in Cote d‘ Ivoire was full of entertaining drama!

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alisiakae
alisiakae
Aya of Yop City | Marguerite Abouet, Clément Oubrerie
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My 3rd and final book for #20in4 readathon this weekend! I actually liked the 2nd book more than the first. My daughter used to read Akissi, a picture book series by this author, and I love that Akissi is in this series as the little sister!

Lisa is still smaller than a book, but both kittens are growing quickly! #MonaLisa #catsofinstagram #kittensofinstagram

#pop22 title begins with last letter of previous read

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alisiakae
alisiakae
Aya of Yop City | Marguerite Abouet, Clément Oubrerie
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Dr Hubby is on call most of this weekend, so I should have plenty of reading time! My goals for #20in4 are:

? finish Olga Dies Dreaming
? Read the 2 Côte d'Ivoire based GN Aya and Aya of Yop City
? Make progress on my audiobook: You Can‘t Touch My Hair by Phoebe Robinson

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Smartypants @4thhouseontheleft isn‘t Phoebe hilarious??!! I love her! 2y
alisiakae @Smartypants she is great! I haven‘t watched 2 Dope Queens yet, but definitely plan to! 2y
Andrew65 Good luck, great to have you playing along. 😊 2y
alisiakae @Andrew65 thanks! 2y
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alisiakae
alisiakae
Aya of Yop City | Marguerite Abouet, Clément Oubrerie
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My tentative #booked2022 #Spring picks! This season looks like it will be heavy on the YA prompts.
All except one of these are books I own. 🎉

My make your own prompt is “book with a bisexual main characterâ€. My alternate prompt is “Austen related†since I have quite a few unread Austen retellings on my shelf!

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Cinfhen I‘m trying to use only books I own too!!! So far I‘m finding MOST on my shelvesâ¤ï¸ðŸ˜ 3y
alisiakae @Cinfhen Aya is the only one that isn‘t, but it will check off another country in my reading around the world goal! I still have a LONG way to go! 3y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Looking good! 3y
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HardcoverHearts
HardcoverHearts
Aya of Yop City | Marguerite Abouet, Clément Oubrerie
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It‘s the end of the work day, with a lovely warm breeze coming in the windows, and I have hauled quite a few graphic novels from the library this week. Tonight is the night I dive in and tackle a few of them. Which should I read first?

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Weaponxgirl
Weaponxgirl
Aya of Yop City | Marguerite Abouet, Clément Oubrerie
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#diversespines ok I read this yesterday but I think this is a great Friday read! The characters seem real and I'm hoping to read more by this author. There is also a recipe in the back and the artwork is lovely.

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Love the cover!!! â¤ï¸ 6y
Weaponxgirl @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks the artwork inside is just as good 6y
WomanistBibliophile I‘ve been wanting to read this 💛 6y
Weaponxgirl @WomanistBibliophile it's definitely worth it! 😀 6y
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Zelma
Zelma
Aya of Yop City | Marguerite Abouet, Clément Oubrerie
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I got a great stack at the library today, ready for a weekend of comics. The Walking Dead is for Mr. Z and the rest for me. 😉

Cameo by Doggie in the background. Skippy the cat had just jumped out of the frame but the two were trying smack each other through the window.

cobwebmoth I really like the Aya books. 7y
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Zelma
Zelma
Aya of Yop City | Marguerite Abouet, Clément Oubrerie
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I got a great stack at the library today, ready for a weekend of comics. The Walking Dead is for Mr. Z and the rest for me. 😉

Cameo by Doggie in the background. Skippy the cat had just jumped out of the frame but the two were trying smack each other through the window.

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Qemorio
Qemorio
Aya of Yop City | Marguerite Abouet, Clément Oubrerie
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I finished two books this morning before hopping on a plane. I liked this story but I still don't understand graphic novels. They just aren't my thing.

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