pickIt's Ali Smith so, as far as Classical retellings go, there was a little more going on than the standard fare.
I enjoyed revisiting Ovid's gender-fluid tale of Iphis and Ianthe: kind of wish I could've had Ali Smith's take on it during my teens.
pickThis was one of my favourite collections by Duffy, so I wanted to revisit it while I happen to be in the same location as my copy. And I love it still, so full of jewels it'd be hard to choose just one to highlight. If I did, it'd be 'Art':
“Art, the chiselled, chilling marble of our kiss;
locked into soundless stone, our promises,
or fizzled into poems; page print
for the dried flowers of our voice.“
This is my official entry into the #14books14weeks challenge. There are only 12 books pictured because I haven't been able to borrow one yet (Lore Olympus vol. 8) and the other won't be released until August (Alchemy and a Cup of Tea). It's a mix of library books and owned copies. @Liz_M
repost for @TheBookHippie:
#SUNDAYBUDDYREAD JUNE 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
All welcome !
I‘ll have the schedule up soon!
pickI read this with #QueerBC a while ago and am catching up on reviews. This book dives into second-generation Muslim American experiences, friendship, trauma, and being LGBTQIA in this community. The pacing and character development are well utilized, and the stories shared paint a strong picture. It was distressing that the girls‘ trauma was never addressed, often true in real life. Do read the content warnings. #LGBTQIA #MuslimAmerican
Through the remains of the front window, I can see Peacoat Man stumble down the road, Sawyer by his side. When he sees my shadow in the window, he smiles. I smile back.
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pickExactly what I needed. I'm still surprised how much I enjoy those queer romances. The story isn't surprising, it follows the known paths, but is still very entertaining and got me hooked from the start. I loved that even though set in a gym, it doesn't reproduce unhealthy body standards or bodyshaming. Kudos for that.
From a bubble of privilege, she extolled idleness. I think one must be idle in order to become oneself, she wrote. 'If you have a profession you become part of that profession. With work you become a function. With idleness you become who you are.'
