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An arresting novella about a cleric who has to play Scheherazade to three very hungry tigers.🔸#augustreads2021

A novella about an empress in exile who plots a war against the kingdom that took her away from her people.🔸#augustreads2021

My favorite coming of age novel, which I read every summer, about a Texas tween with an alcoholic father and a mother committed to a psychiatric hospital. It sounds grim, but it‘s actually a really sweet, uplifting story.🔸#augustreads2021

A surprisingly delightful novel of a teen boy reckoning with a past family tragedy and seeking a sense of normalcy through his work and relationships at a video rental store in the 90s (so much nostalgia!).🔸#augustreads2021

I loved this fresh and feminist retelling of my fave Brothers Grimm fairy tale, The Six Swans, blended with East Asian mythology.🔸#augustreads2021

A moving account of the author‘s friendships with several highly curious and intelligent octopuses.🔸#augustreads2021

A spiritual banquet of inspiring women archetypes, both historical and mythical, from numerous faith traditions.🔸#augustreads2021

An epic family saga reminiscent of Shakespeare‘s Hamlet and Homer‘s Odyssey, blended with magical realism and a vibrant cast of unforgettable characters.🔸#augustreads2021

Really appreciated this story of Sidekick Squad Emma Robledo‘s journey toward earning respect for her leadership, despite having no superpowers, and finding her identity on the asexual spectrum.🔸#augustreads2021

I ended up devouring nine books in August! This is what happens when I find myself needing more rest while dealing with stress and recovering from a flare of my chronic illness. Since I can‘t eat much during a flare, I get hungrier than ever for words.🔸#augustreads2021