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Excellent speaker tonight. If you enjoy hearing an author‘s perspective I encourage you to enjoy the Girlfriend‘s Bookclub on Facebook. It‘s fun to read the books and then see, or hear, behind the curtain. There are wonderful guest authors and compelling questions. I‘m impressed with what is offered in this group and it‘s free - and from my couch. The Lion Women of Tehran was an excellent and rich story of enduring friendship. 5 ⭐️

There's not a lot I can say about this one without giving spoilers, but I can say that I really appreciate how it's written, and I'm looking forward to discussing the ending with my book club. It's not my favorite from the #tob25 shortlist, but I do like it.

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Row 1: #sundaybuddyread #nunlit #nunlitquarterly #naturalitsy
Row 2: #readyourkindle #ThematicCozies #animal #serieslove2025 #EGHSbuddyread #readyourkindle #Libby
Row 3: #fictionaltraveler #APlaceYouLove #CapeCod

This was excellent. Happy to finally be pleased with a #tob25 entry after a couple letdowns in a row! It‘s cleverly pulled together and the writing is beautiful (would expect nothing less from a poet author).

Amazing!

So depressing to go back to subzero temps today. I will miss the sun 🌞. 📸: San Jose del Cabo MX

This story is about an unbreakable friendship that stands the test of time through several decades. Marjan Kamali does a beautiful job highlighting the history and women‘s activism in Iran while simultaneously linking it to the political unrest still happening. Much like The Stationary Shop, this book will also have you salivating over the delicious Iranian dishes described throughout the chapters. Loved it to pieces.

First day of winter quarter should be acknowledged with a trip to the bookstore.

I don't have the same skill Marjan has with writing but I felt like I was with them their whole lives. I have read several other authors from this area of the world and all of them together paint a picture of a world I can't fathom. Marjan does a brilliant job and creating characters that span over a timeliness of several decades. I love her writ8ng and will always read her books

If you‘re looking for a novel that‘s not just about history but also about people—full of heart, beauty, and resilience—“Half a Cup of Sand and Sky” is absolutely worth your time. It‘s the kind of book that stays with you long after you‘ve finished it.