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I raced through this one from the #WomensPrizeLonglist23 in two days. I loved the blend of humour and deep subject matter, as Shroff confronted gender issues, caste discrimination, domestic violence, and women's agency in a patriarchal society.

It‘s all about the #ARCs this week thanks to all the FANTASTIC #CampLitsy23 recommendations 🥰Can‘t wait to vote
And one more from the #WomensPrizeLongList23 before shortlist is announced

LOVED this audiobook!! A cross between My Sister the Serial Killer and The Change. What‘s a girl to do when the entire village thinks you‘re a witch with powers??? EMBRACE it!!! Dark humor aplenty but touches upon a host of serious issues. #WomensPrizelonglist23 My top contender for the shortlist 😁

I love Haynes' takes on the old myths. Heroes are exposed, gods are delightfully petty, and women's stories take centre stage.

While I'm not sure it was Prize-worthy, it was surely an enjoyable read!

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There is some very difficult subject matter in this one (see TW below), but what carries you through is the overlying feel of hope and the strength that can be found in black families, women, and communities. Stringfellow has created a beautiful family of women, fully realized in all their strengths and vulnerabilities, love and rage, gifts, talents, and quirks.

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Fantastic. O'Farrell gives her histories such beautiful texture. You can truly feel the atmosphere she creates. Lucrezia is a fascinating, genuine, and singular character, and her story is utterly absorbing from beginning to end.

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@Chelsea.Poole I can see why this was on your #AuldLangSpine list! @monalyisha

This was so much more than I was expecting. A lot of what I had read about it focused on the affair between Cushla, a Catholic, and the married Protestant Michael, but that is only one facet of her story. I think it does the book a disservice to call it the story of an affair. It is Cushla's story, her life lived during the Troubles, attempting to navigate family, friendship, live, and community. 👇

@Cinfhen described this to me perfectly, it really is "whacked in a good way." It is a chaotic ride through the messed up life of Penny Rush. She sets out for Santa Barbara, determined to clean out her hoarder grandmother's house (and confiscate her gun), but not a single moment goes as planned. Suspend your disbelief and enjoy the wild, weird, and wonderful ride.

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A blending of genres, mediums and languages, Jennifer Croft pens her coming of age in an auto-fiction visually styled novel. It‘s sad and unsettling but easy to appreciate and get through. Croft is an award winning translator who‘s worked with many prominent authors, this is her debut. #WomensPrizeLongList23 I was able to borrow both audio and e-book from #Hoopla

Thanks for putting this on my #ReadersRadar @TheKidUpstairs I borrowed both the audio and e-book from #Hoopla because I realized I NEEDED to see the photos that accompany the text. A story/ memoir by Jennifer Croft who is a literary translator. Croft replays her childhood experiences growing up with a beloved younger sister who is diagnosed with a brain tumor. There‘s a sense of melancholy and urgency on every page. #WomensPrizeLongList23