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Oh, this was seriously good! It's a powerful story on a subject I don't recall reading about before. I very much enjoyed the characterisation of Isabel and Eva and, oh my, the tension generated throughout as it becomes clear what is actually going on here. Actually I think it would have been my personal #bookerprize winner, were it not for the generous amount of 🌶️ , which i just don't like.

Another one I listened to over the summer. I love GUPs adventures with his niece & nephew. This time he‘s helping them prepare for their dad getting remarried. The audio is narrated by the author.

I read this one over the summer (so behind on reviews). It was ok, an interesting book about class, money, race, power dynamics. I liked her first book more. Her books definitely try to make you think more about situations that can arise & the bigger dynamics within society.

I really loved this essay collection. Faliveno explores having grown up in Wisconsin (she has a deep love for the place and its people), gender (she is genderqueer), and more. Her writing is lovely and really grabbed me.

CW for rape

#WinterGames #Bingo

Library pickup today - a high school Twelfth Night retelling graphic novel.

I completely understand why this book was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. This debut novel is a slow burn, but around 2/3 of the way through it, a twist completely turns the reader's understanding of the characters upside down. This book is intimate and sensual and gives a new sweeping perspective on the effects of WWII after the fighting ended. This debut novel deserves all of the accolades.

An excellent series of 2 novellas and a short story. All the stars.

“A flag to unite, a flag to inspire.”

“The inspiring story behind a flag that symbolizes love, hope, and pride.“