Welcome to Litsy!

Starting the tagged book with an iced coffee and a view of the water while the little guy is with his tutor. I've only just started and I can already tell that I'm going to enjoy this book. I believe this is her debut when it comes to writing books - so I'm excited that it's started off so well.

Now just to decide if I want to tag it to #Barbados #Guyana or #TrinidadAndTobago for #ReadingTheAmericas2023 @librarybelle @barbarabb

#ReadingTheAmericas2023 #TrinidadAndTobago ??

Written in 1956, The Lonely Londoners is a contemporary account of the experience of the Windrush Generation, invited to the "Mother Country" to be despised, abused, feared and, for some, captivated by.
Yet again you can read how the, "Coming over here..." rhetoric continues to be deployed today to excuse low pay and to blame immigration, rather than fiscal and social policy, for problems.
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From the reviews I knew this was going to be a tough read, but it was VERY dark. Set in 1940s #trinidad, much of the story takes place in the ‘barrack‘; the remnants of slave housing, where the incredibly poor eke out their ‘lesser lives‘. Another storyline features the disappearance of a local reclusive landowner, but it‘s all inter-connected.

There‘s no light anywhere in this novel, hence why it‘s touted as a Booker nominee. It‘s one of ⬇️

The rest of my Akashic Black Friday order arrived today. 🖤 At this rate, I should have the full series in about 5 or 6 years. 🤪

The story of a simple boy who becomes first a masseur, then a mystic, and finally an influential politician, is written in a satirical style, set in the ‘40s, and focuses on the Hindu community in #TrinidadAndTobago. A fun book that elicits a smile with its dry humor, but as with any satirical work, more important topics are beneath humorous parts.
#ReadAroundTheWorld

Really loved my pick for #ReadAroundTheWorld for #TrinidadAndTobago 💕

Beautifully written story about a found family, with more than their share of struggle, pain, and heartbreak, but also just brimming with joy and hopefulness. I loved Betty and Mr. Chetan so much, but appreciated Solo as well. I cried like a baby a couple of times, but that‘s ok because when I say I also laughed out loud a lot, that‘s not a figure of speech.

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Thanks to much deserved Litsy-love (thanks for the rave reviews, @AnneCecilie & @Cinfhen ), I decided to dive into this #audiobook for #TrinidadAndTobago- the first country to kick off the #ReadAroundTheWorld challenge! Performed by the author (with no wonder she included a section of an American complimenting the beauty of the Trini accent!), this is a story of the family we make, the love we take (& give) & the secrets we keep. #AudioColoring