panThis one was hard to follow. It was a mix of Malagasy myths and the story of Ietsy, who is named after the Great Ancestor and struggles to live up to his legacy. He is sent to Paris as a boy and fucks around with his life until he returns to Madagascar. The switches between the past and present were unclear and the characters were very unlikeable. The myths were interesting though
pickI absolutely loved flipping through this cookbook that covered several African countries. The photography was lovely and the stories of the women featured were life giving. All of the food looked great but I am most excited to try Rum with Berry Soda from Mozambique, Shaah Cadays (chai) from Somalia, and Chakalaka & Cheddar Braaibroodjies (grilled cheese) from S Africa. #LMPBC will mail this week!
pickA vibrant, lovely book about culture, food, and family. It features a selection of fulfilled women sharing what is special to them and how they describe their place in the world.
I saved quite a few recipes to try - they are all very approachable!
#LMPBC #GroupK
It will be on its it‘s way to you @Bookwormjillk !
Started a historical novel about the colonisation of Madagascar by the French in the 19th century, set in the village of Ambatomanga - a stop-off for traders before reaching the capital.
Written by a Malagasy author (Prix de la francophonie de l'Académie française), Mauritian publishing house
Screenshot from a local tourism website - they had the best photos of the place: https://vaolo.com/experiences/montee-du-rocher-bleu/
#Madagascar
It‘s arrived! Thanks @Amandajoy !
This a gorgeous book - I‘m looking forward to it!
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If you use a magnifying glass, you can see my 2022 reads 🤣
Reading adjacent goal is to finish up my library and spend more time in it reading.
pickThe Dawn of Everything blew my mind, and fans of Graeber will find much to appreciate here. One of his major themes is that the European Enlightenment was a collection of ideas stolen from (or very influenced by) various indigenous people. Here he explores how early 18th century pirates fostered radical new social forms (“pirate utopias”) in partnership with local Madagascar cultures, and how tales of these places were influential back in Europe.
Another great #FoodandLit meal, this time for #Kenya. Kachumbari (tomato and onion salad), Mukimo with Onions and Greens, Carrot drink, and Basboosa (semolina cake).
