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#MayMontage sun or sunglasses on cover
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
#BlackHistoryMonth Loving this memoir about a daughter of #Haitian immigrants who was born into poverty but had an abundance of street smarts. A natural hustler, Cin was always scheming and scamming finding creative ways to earn money. Deciding college was an expense she couldn‘t afford, Cin chooses to apply for a job on Wall Street as a cold caller. Think a female Jordan Belfort 🐺
#PublishedByMacmillan #52Books23
pickI love this author also. A string of short stories making up a (implied) family narrative. The #audiobook is great but Dion Graham's delivery might be a little bit weird for this. Robin Miles is fab as usual. Haiti is the setting, moving into modern NYC.
pickFinally finished the October #foodandlit buddy read! (7 minutes left until November in my time zone😄)
This was a very different and unexpected story, I enjoyed Alaine's snarky remarks, mixed-medium diary/assignment reports and will definitely spend some time googling the food and dishes mentioned, Haitian cuisine sounds delicious!
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so-so3/5 ⭐️ I'm mixed on this one. I found Alaine to be immature, does that mean I'm getting old... Oh God. What it lacks in the storyline though, it makes up for in its vibrant descriptions of Haiti and it's culture.
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Hello #FoodandLit Buddy Readers! 🇭🇹
How are you liking the book so far? I'm halfway through and enjoying it! I like Alaine's sense of humor.
Do you like the style of the books with the diary entries, letters, and emails?
There is one thing that has bothered me that I'll put in the comments to avoid spoilers.
Another yummy meal, inspired by #FoodandLit. Red beans and rice, plantain casserole, and cabbage salad.
@Texreader @Catsandbooks @Butterfinger #Haiti
pick(Pronounced like Creek? Crock!)
I would be remiss if I let #Haiti month go by without reading Edwidge Danticat. This collection of short stories gave me a good idea of the struggles & values of Haitians, both in their home country and when they immigrate to the US. These are not light topics but Danticat shows the importance of family as a common, hopeful thread in our protagonists' actions.
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The #FoodandLit Buddy Read for Haiti is Dear Haiti, Love Alaine. It's a young adult coming of age story.
This is a casual read-at-your-own-pace buddy read. Anyone is welcome to join! Please let me know if you would like to be tagged in the check-in posts.
The #FoodandLit Buddy Read for Haiti is Dear Haiti, Love Alaine. It's a young adult coming of age story.
This is a casual read-at-your-own-pace buddy read. Anyone is welcome to join! Please let me know if you would like to be tagged in the check-in posts.
