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The Lost Tribe of Coney Island: Headhunters, Luna Park, and the Man Who Pulled Off the Spectacle of the Century | Claire Prentice

Sometimes I think Amazon is watching me... 😱 This was my #augustphotochallenge #underhypedbook yesterday and today it's a daily deal for $1.99 (or free if you belong to Kindle Unlimited). Well worth it if you like history, politics, historical true crime, Coney Island settings, overlooked history... 👍📚😀

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Laalaleighh Amazon is definitely watching us. It suggests things to me I only talk about. 👀 8y

k.reads Just bought this! Thanks for the recommendation! 8y

DebinHawaii @Laalaleighh Scary! 😱😱😱 8y

DebinHawaii @k.reads I hope you enjoy it. I found it a bit slow at the beginning as all of the people & details are introduced, but it quickly picks up. 👍 8y

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KarenUK

Persuasion | Jane Austen

Finally going to give the serial app a try.... And after @Merethebookgal 's post for the #underhypedbook I decided on Persuasion... It's the one Austen novel I haven't read... I'm sure I'll love it as much as the others.... :)

Eyelit That's my fave Austen 👍 enjoy! 8y

[DELETED] 2232195534 Hope you love it! It's one of my favorite Austrn books. ❤️ 8y

moranadatter That's a great place to start! @Eyelit It's also my favorite Austen. 8y

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Merethebookgal Awe, yay!! 😃 I hope you love it! 8y

Merethebookgal And also, yay for giving the serial app a try! 8y

jessdean Love it!! 8y

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Abailliekaras

The Last Illusion | Porochista Khakpour

#augustphotochallenge #underhypedbook or maybe it was hyped and I missed it? A TBR I've been saving for a New York mood.

RealLifeReading I've not seen this mentioned on Litsy so far! So i think it's def under hyped! 8y

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KVanRead

Everything Is Its Own Reward: An All Over Coffee Collection | Paul Madonna

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#augustphotochallenge My #underhypedbook pick is not just Everything Is its Own Reward but everything by Paul Madonna. The combination of his exquisite drawings and original observations create magic for me every time. I really loved his new novel, currently only available on IBooks or as a limited edition http://www.closeenoughfortheangels.com/ @TheSpinecrackersBookClub

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BookishFeminist

I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem | Maryse Conde, Richard Philcox

My #UnderHypedBook for #AugustPhotoChallenge.

Condé, a Guadeloupean writer, chronicles the real life of Tituba, a West Indian slave accused of witchcraft in Salem, MA in 1692. She's largely been erased from history & was even forgotten about in jail until "witches" were granted amnesty 2 years after her capture. It's biographical fiction about her life growing up thru old age & explores postmodernism, racism, & religious bigotry in America. ??

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BookishFeminist #WNDB #WeNeedDiverseBooks #ReadWomen #BLM #BlackLivesMatter #Guadeloupe #Caribbean #BooksinFrench #French #TranslatedBooks 8y

TheBookbabeblog84 This looks interesting; how are you liking it so far? 8y

BookishFeminist @TheBookbabeblog84 I love this book- I read it in college & it has stuck with me a while. She approaches sexism and racism in a fascinating way. 8y

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queerbookreader Holy shit!! I didn't know a narrative was written about her! Bless u 8y

BookishFeminist @lemonlime799 Yep!! It's fictionalized but super fascinating! I had to read it for a Caribbean lit course in college and find myself constantly recommending it. 😊 8y

JPeterson I think I just want all your bookcases. This sounds extremely fascinating! 8y

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The_Literary_Jedi

Lexicon: A Novel | Max Barry

#day26 of #augustphotochallenge and here is what I think was an #underhypedbook . We follow our characters through loops and twists all dealing with how the words of our language can be manipulated. #augustofpages

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BookHermit This has been on my TBR for years right next to Neal Stephenson's Anathem. Totally in my wheelhouse but for some reason chronically passed over 🤔

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The_Literary_Jedi @BookHermit - I did the same for a long time. We have a different cover, not as creepy and interesting as this one, so it didn't catch me plus the title wasn't snazzy at the moment but my SO read it randomly one day and was like "BABE! ?" 8y

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The Clasp: A Novel | Sloane Crosley

I was excited to read Sloane Crosley's novel debut since I have really loved all her essay collections. I grabbed it up right away, but I didn't see too much media about it. If you've read Guy deMaupassant's The Necklace, this book is for you! #augustphotochallenge #underhypedbook

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Dust of Eden: A Novel | Mariko Nagai

This book is written in verse and tells the story of Mina and her family who were sent to an internment camp. Beautiful and powerful. #underhyped #underhypedbook #augustofpages

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The Night Circus | Erin Morgenstern

My pick for day 26 of #augustofpages #underhypedbook. This is my ARC I got back in 2011. It is such an amazing magical book. Definitely one of my top 10 of all time. I don't remember much hype about it when it came out, but maybe I missed it?

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razmanda I adore this book. I have it on Kindle and Audible. It's just stunning. 8y

Graciouswarriorprincess I just read this book a couple of months ago after being in my TBR pile for a couple of years. I loved it! 8y

DreesReads I loved this book! One of the few books I would love to see as s movie. 8y

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Shortstack That's a great cover! I'm reading this right now! 😂 8y

MrCoachU I read this over a year ago and I still randomly think about it and how amazing it is. Not many books I can say that about. 8y

Soubhiville I agree, this book is amazing and too few people know about it! 8y

ellareads I loved it too. The audio version is fantastic! 8y

Bette Magical. 🎪❤️ 8y

DragonSadhana I read this, and for some reason, I found I could never sink into the perspective of either protagonist. I was disappointed. But I know many people enjoyed it! I did love the premise. 8y

rubyslippersreads I love this book! I've read it twice and look forward to listening to the audiobook. 8y

ErikasMindfulShelf Love it! 8y

[DELETED] 3558467437 This book has stayed with me. I am going to have to check out the audible version now. 😃 8y

Foragingfantasy I am so jealous that you have an ARC. 🌹 8y

Bookchipmunk This is a great book! 8y

jessberk13 I've heard so much about this book, I think I'll add it to my TBR for September! 8y

BillKathyWms I so enjoyed this book!' 💗 8y

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