AfroFuturist

Parable of the Sower | Octavia E. Butler

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In a near future America has collapsed into a state of anarchy with danger everywhere. Lauren Olamina is a young girl leading a group of people across California, meanwhile inventing a new religion, Earthseed. It‘s an unpopular opinion but I didn‘t like this book as others seem to. It reminded me of The Stand, The Road and Station Eleven, and didn‘t stood out amongst them. Between a pick and a so-so.

#Booked2021 #SFbyaWoman #Pop21 #Afrofuturist

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Megabooks I also picked Butler for my afrofuturism and finished it yesterday. 👯‍♀️

Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation

Kalalalatja Too bad it didn‘t measure up to the others, but I‘m loving the cozyness of your pic 🙌 4y

Cinfhen Stunning photo ♥️ 4y

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TrishB Great pic 👍🏻 not read book though! 4y

BarbaraBB @Megabooks I saw it! So cool. I liked Kindred too. 4y

BarbaraTheBibliophage Love the bright pic for a dark book. I haven‘t read the other books you mentioned (although I want to). So, maybe that‘s why I liked Parable so much. I‘m a big Butler fan! 4y

BarbaraBB @BarbaraTheBibliophage I thought so too, that if I had read it before those others, I would have enjoyed it better. 4y

QuintusMarcus I‘m with you- I didn‘t love the book, but the focus on empathy is incredibly appropriate for our current era. Weirdly prescient, but that‘s what science fiction is all about. 4y

Vansa I loved this book! I found it very insightful about the way radical extremist groups can drum up political support, and quite realistic about how life would be on the road, and living off the land- things that are completely ignored in Station Eleven.Also a female protagonist in science fiction?! That alone makes it a standout! 4y

BarbaraBB @QuintusMarcus That is so true! 4y

BarbaraBB @Vansa I wasn‘t a fan of Station Eleven either. And you‘re right about the protagonist. Lauren is a wonderful character, tough and empathetic. Have you read the sequel? 4y

QuintusMarcus @Vansa Great points - I think I need to re-read the book in light of current events. I read the book a few years ago, and my thinking has certainly changed since then! 4y

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Gnora

Binti: Home | Nnedi Okorafor

I am super loving Binit and getting to see more and more of her world. It's deep and vibrant and wonderful.

Image Text: Okwu was happiest around human beings when it was menacingly looming. Binti: Home by Nnedi Okorafor

#scifi #afrofuturist #novella #sequel #audio

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Cinfhen

Sugar: A Novel | Bernice L. McFadden

#Pop21 is off to a good start 🧡
#NewIn21
#AfroFuturist
#DarkAcademia
#Bestseller90‘s
#Forgetting
#LockedRoomMystery
#setInRestaurant
#IndigenousAuthor
#SongTitle
#SubjectPassionateAbout
#BodyPositivity
#GenreHybrid
#SetOutdoors
#SomethingBroken
#MuslimAuthor
#Oxymoron
#DoOvers
#MagicalRealism
#MultipleCountries
#OnlinePersonality
#QXorZ
#DifferentFormat
#Fewer1000
#BFWouldLike
#AboutArt
#EveryoneHasRead
#PastPrompt

Read 3 #AdvancedPrompts

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BarbaraBB You are a reading machine! You should slow down or we have to come up with new challenges for you by the end of March 😉❤️ 4y

BarbaraBB That might be quite fun I realize, all three of us making a bingo card especially for you. It‘d give you 75 more books to read 😉😀 4y

Cinfhen Hahah that‘s hilarious @BarbaraBB 💕💕💕I‘ve literally been on lockdown since I returned from the States....I think we had 3 weeks where stores were open since November 😫 4y

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TrishB Wow 😳 4y

BarbaraBB I agree reading circumstances are perfect 😉 4y

rockpools 😯😶🎉🎉🎉Wow! 4y

squirrelbrain 😲🤗🥳 4y

Cinfhen Let‘s see what I manage in February @squirrelbrain @rockpools @BarbaraBB @TrishB 😊😜 4y

KarenUK Just amazing! 💕 4y

Kalalalatja So impressive! And I‘m all for @BarbaraBB idea of a personalized bingo board for you 😂 4y

Soubhiville Yes! 📚📚📚 4y

Megabooks Wow!!!! You are doing excellent!!! #impressed 4y

Crazeedi Holy moly you are killing it! Great job!! 4y

britt_brooke Daaaaaang! 🙌🏻 4y

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Gnora

Binti | Nnedi Okorafor

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Popsugar Challenge #2

I cannot express how much I enjoyed this book and how riveting it was. Okorafor's writing is super engaging and her world building is beautiful. She will go down in history as the future of the science fiction literacy cannon.

#scifi #afrofuturist #novella #popsugar #readingchallange #audio #2021

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Cinfhen

Binti | Nnedi Okorafor

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I‘m not sure what I was expecting but this novella was pretty entertaining. I found Binti, a teenage mathematical genius, easy to root for and her story of leaving home relatable, although her quest to save the planet; not so much. Some parts felt REPETITIVE and there was very little plot/action but still, I was curious and engaged throughout the 3 hours. Robin Miles narration was fantastic. #pop21 #Afrofuturist #Booked2021 #SFWrittenByAFemale

KarenUK, Kalalalatja, BarbaraTheBibliophage, alisiakae, BarbaraBB

Kalalalatja I did not expect you to like this, but I‘m so happy you did 😄😄 4y

Cinfhen I shocked myself @Kalalalatja 😜I‘m not sure if I‘ll continue on with the series but it was definitely a fun listen and a mini escape 4y

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Cinfhen

Binti | Nnedi Okorafor

At under 3 hours this should be a nice soft introduction into #SciFi and #AfroFuturist reading
#Booked2021 #Pop21
#DoubleDip

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BarbaraBB I‘m having this one for #AfroFuturistic

Parable of the Sower

Cinfhen Nice one @BarbaraBB my bookclub read & it was well liked

Kindred

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BarbaraTheBibliophage Great pick and you survived! 4y

BarbaraBB Kindred is good too indeed! 4y

HOTPock3tt I liked this one! ☺️ 4y

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Cinfhen

Weekly Forecast | Thomas Gibson Inc

I‘m hoping to stay on track this week and actually read/ work towards my #WeeklyForecast 🤷🏼‍♀️we shall see!! I‘m also hoping my #AAM will knock off some other prompts too. Maybe #MagicalRealism or #AfroFuturist ??? #pop21
Also my #BookSpin and #DoubleSpin are both forecasted as well 🙌🏻💕#20 = #ReadingAsia2021 #4 = #Pop21

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CBee Billy Idol has a book? So awesome 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 And how does he like, never age?!? 4y

Cinfhen Right @CBee the book isn‘t new new, maybe 3/4 years ago but I can‘t wait to listen 🎧 my brother recently recommended it to me!!! 4y

CBee @Cinfhen can‘t wait to see what you think of it! And he reads it, right? That would make it all worth it 😁 4y

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BarbaraBB I am curious of Into Thin Air since @emilyhaldi loved it so much. For what country are you using it. Also - I couldn‘t get through The City We Became 😃 4y

Cinfhen Yup he reads it @CBee my brother said that‘s part of its massive appeal 🙌🏻💕 4y

Cinfhen I‘m using it for #Nepal @BarbaraBB I once started it in print but too many names/details so this time I‘m trying audio. Also @jenniferw88 read it recently and loved it!!! I‘m looking forward as it‘s a favorite of so many. I‘m totally worried about the NK book...it‘s not my typical jam 😜 4y

Kalalalatja You are on a challenge roll with all your books! 🙌 4y

KVanRead I loved The Best We Could Do. It was San Francisco‘s One City One Book pick a few years ago and saw the author speak for that and she was fantastic! 4y

Cinfhen Hehehehe 🥰I am @Kalalalatja it gives me solid direction 🎯#OnTarget 4y

Cinfhen I‘ve heard it‘s excellent @KVanRead even though comics isn‘t my general genre (edited) 4y

jenniferw88 Good luck with the audio - I think I'd have the same problem as the print! 4y

TrishB Hubby loved the Billy Idol book 👍🏻 great planning. 4y

Soubhiville I definitely think The City can fill either of those prompts! 4y

Librarybelle Lots of good reading in that forecast! 4y

Cinfhen Woohoo 🎉 thanks @Soubhiville I was hoping you‘d respond xxx 4y

Cinfhen I‘m LOVING the audiobook @jenniferw88 even though there are LOTS of names hearing it read to me makes it easier to keep track of them. 🤷🏼‍♀️I can‘t imagine what makes people want to do this!! 4y

Cinfhen I know @Librarybelle it‘s the first time I‘m SO HAPPY to be in lockdown/ I get to read and listen to audiobooks ALL DAY 4y

TheLudicReader I loved Billy Idol‘s autobiography.❤️ 4y

Soubhiville 💕 I‘m also eyeing the Billy Idol book and wondering if my library has the audio. I know next to nothing about his life but always loved his music! 4y

Lmstraubie I received The City We Became as a gift. I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it. (I haven't read it yet.) 4y

emilyhaldi @Cinfhen @BarbaraBB Into Thin Air also happened to be on @Reviewsbylola #20best2020 list too! I hope you like it better on audio!🤞🏻 4y

emilyhaldi Also, how did I miss John Boyne‘s new book release?! 4y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Looks good, such a great start to the year! 4y

TheAromaofBooks Good luck!!!! 4y

Cinfhen I‘m SUPER EXCITED to start the Billy Idol this week @TheLudicReader @Soubhiville I heard it‘s great 😊 4y

Cinfhen Hi 🙋🏼‍♀️ @Lmstraubie HAPPY NEW YEAR 💕💕💕 I‘m a little nervous about the Jemisin / it‘s not my usual genre but I‘ve heard really good things about her writing 4y

Cinfhen Thanks @Riveted_Reader_Melissa excited for your challenge 💜 4y

Cinfhen Thanks @TheAromaofBooks 😘 4y

Cinfhen I‘m LOVING Into Thin Air @emilyhaldi @Reviewsbylola I‘m going to try this one too

Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith

Lmstraubie @Cinfhen Happy New Year 🥳 Hope your family is well. I've heard good things about it. I've never read anything else by her. I may need to pick it up sooner rather than later. 4y

emilyhaldi I enjoyed Banner of Heaven too... it will make you 🤯 4y

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EchoLogical

Kindred | Octavia E. Butler

Google FTW!!! Happy birthday to this amazing writer. May she continue to RIP and her works never be forgotten.
#OctaviaButler #SciFi #SF #SpeculativeFiction #AfroFuturist #BGM

Liatrek It was so great seeing Octavia on Google❤️ 6y

EchoLogical @Liatrek I agree! I had to share it when I saw it. 6y

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