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A meditation on the randomness of the wheel of fortune, a portrait of the lasting impacts of female friendship, a lion‘s roar for women‘s rights amidst political turmoil. The enticing Iranian food descriptions also really brought the story to life as a sensory experience. Immersive and illuminating! 🎧
pickAmir and his father fled Afghanistan after the Russian invasion. Behind, they leave a comfortable life...and Hassan, the son of one of their servants. Amir and him were best friends, almost like brothers, despite Amir's frequent jealousy. One day their lives get shattered and both will have to learn how to live with what happened. Years later Amir receives a call and will have to decide if he can go back and find redemption.
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pickI‘m glad I finally read something by this author. I‘ll definitely read more by her.
It took a bit to settle into, because at first I didn‘t care for the main character. But once it grabbed me the story had me hooked. Very sad, lots of content warnings.
Venkman wishes I hadn‘t woken him for a photo this morning. Or is he winking at you?
pickA beautifully written book about friendship
so-soWhen a British family wins Q9 million, their lives change forever… proving that the TLC show THE LOTTERY RUINED MY LIFE isn‘t solely an American phenomenon. For 15 years, Lexi & Jake played the same numbers along with their two best couple friends. A fight breaks out between them… one week before Lexi buys the winning ticket. The ugly side of greed is on full display here, though the predictable plot gets bogged down with descriptions of wealth.
Excellent speaker tonight. If you enjoy hearing an author‘s perspective I encourage you to enjoy the Girlfriend‘s Bookclub on Facebook. It‘s fun to read the books and then see, or hear, behind the curtain. There are wonderful guest authors and compelling questions. I‘m impressed with what is offered in this group and it‘s free - and from my couch. The Lion Women of Tehran was an excellent and rich story of enduring friendship. 5 ⭐️
pickThis story is about an unbreakable friendship that stands the test of time through several decades. Marjan Kamali does a beautiful job highlighting the history and women‘s activism in Iran while simultaneously linking it to the political unrest still happening. Much like The Stationary Shop, this book will also have you salivating over the delicious Iranian dishes described throughout the chapters. Loved it to pieces.
