Litsy

Death of the Author: A Novel | Nnedi Okorafor

Just want to share this, as it's (semi) relevant to the novel: https://staffprofiles.bournemouth.ac.uk/display/whittingtonp

I have the privilege of calling him a friend and a neighbour. He's absolutely amazing with what he's achieved - paraplegic due to birth complications. He's able to drive, whilst I (with no obvious physical disabilities) can't!

#camplitsy25 @squirrelbrain @Megabooks @BarbaraBB

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DGRachel

Death of the Author: A Novel | Nnedi Okorafor

I‘m not loving the audiobook of this but it‘s not the narrator‘s fault. I am not enjoying the story. Switching to print in the hopes I won‘t just bail completely. There‘s an 8 week wait for the ebook, but no wait other than transport from one branch to my branch for the hardcover, so I‘m going to try it in print, but I‘ll miss this weekend‘s discussion. 😮‍💨
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peaKnit I had to bail. So many good reviews just not my cup of tea I guess. :( 2h

DGRachel @peaKnit Thank you for this. It confirms my choice to get it from the library instead of buying the ebook. I‘m sorry it didn‘t work for you. 1h

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ChaoticMissAdventures

Death of the Author: A Novel | Nnedi Okorafor

My plan for this evening had been to read a chunk of our #CampLitsy25 book. Then I fell and cracked my head ... Wish that was a fun riddle.

I think I am fine, just super sore waiting for test results, getting good care. Sitting here worried about the government and about how soon we are close to having millions more people who cannot get this level of care.

If you are in the US please call your rep tell them to vote no: 202-224-3121

Ruthiella Yikes! Wishing you a speedy recovery! ❤️‍🩹 21h

mariaku21 Hope you're ok and a speedy recovery 🫶🏻 21h

zezeki Hope you get better soon! 💕 20h

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willaful Yikes! Take care. 20h

BarbaraBB Hope you‘re okay! Take care 💚 19h

sherrisilvera Oh my goodness. Feel better!! 17h

CarolynM Hope you‘re feeling better soon 💐 17h

Susanita Oh no! I hope you feel better soon. 17h

TheLudicReader Feel better soon. 15h

Eggbeater Ouch! 😢 I'm glad you're getting it looked at. I hope it gets better quickly. 14h

AmyG Oh no! Hope you are ok and feeling better soon. Yeah, I am so worried about our rural hospital as it serves such a large area in CO. 14h

Jas16 Oh no! I hope that all is well and you are home soon. 14h

ChaoticMissAdventures @Ruthiella, @mariaku21, @zezeki, @willaful, @BarbaraBB, @sherrisilvera, @CarolynM, @Susanita, @TheLudicReader, @Eggbeater, @Jas16 Thank you! I am finally home, I sat through a lot of tests, then sat & was monitored for hours.. EDs are never fun. But nothing broken, just scrapes, bruises & a moderate concussion. @AmyG I was just listening to a video with Ronan Farrow who was talking about an entire county in DL that has no hospitals. Horrifying 12h

squirrelbrain Oh no, glad to hear you‘re OK (ish) though! 12h

dabbe So glad to read that you‘re okay! Rest and let your body heal. 💙🩵💙 9h

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mcctrish

Death of the Author (Deluxe Limited Edition) | Nnedi Okorafor

My copy has a different cover from the dust jacket 🤯 also breaking in a new floatie for camp #camplitsy

TEArificbooks Oh wow I hope it‘s the right book 1d

Bookwormjillk Is it the right book though? Such a mystery! 1d

mcctrish @TEArificbooks @Bookwormjillk it has just made sense to me 😉 1d

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Bookwormjillk @mcctrish Gah! Now I want to cancel my plans tonight and start reading 😂 1d

JenReadsAlot Isn't that awesome! I just recently noticed that as well 1d

vonnie862 That's cool! 1d

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BarbaraBB

Read the World | Pushpinder Khaneka

#ReadTheWorld2025

In May and June I added 5 books to @GatheringBooks challenge. I covered the following countries: #Palestine #Suriname #Brazil #Nigeria #Israel

GatheringBooks Wow! Great job! I wish i could read as fast as you! 😘😘😘 3d

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Megabooks

Death of the Author: A Novel | Nnedi Okorafor

Hi campers! It‘s your heat-intolerant counselor living in Kentucky! I hoped to post this earlier, but going out in the afternoon heat was brutal.

The chapter break for the July 5 discussion is the start of chapter 28 page 212 in my US hardcover. On July 12, we will discuss the second half/whole book!

Be sure to bring your bug spray and sunscreen. I‘ll provide the s‘mores! 🏕️🍫 #CampLitsy25

squirrelbrain, BarbaraBB

Megabooks @Addison_Reads @AmyG @amiable @BarbaraJean @Bkclubcare @BooksandCoffee4me @Bookbuyingaddict @booknaround @BookwormAHN @Bookwormjillk @Butterfinger @Cariashley @Caroline2 @CarolynM 3d

Megabooks @catgusmax @cbee @ChaoticMissAdventures @Chelsea.Poole @Christine @CogsOfEncouragement @Cseydel @Cuilin @Dabbe @Daisey @Debinhawaii @Deblovestoread @DGRachel @ErikasMindfulshelf 3d

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Megabooks @JamieArc @Jas16 @Jenniferw88 @JenP @Jenreadsalot @Jess @Jhod @JoyBlue @JulesG @julieclair @KarenUK 3d

Megabooks @karisa @Kitta @Kristy-K @Kspenmoll @kwmg40 @Larkken @Laughterhp @LeeRHarry @Leniverse @Lesliereadsalot @maggie4483 @maich @Mcctrish @MeganAnn @Merelybookish @Meshell1313 @Monalyisha @Oryx 3d

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Ruthiella I didn‘t love a previous book by Okorafor but I‘m definitely interested in trying her again. 🤞 3d

BarbaraBB Yay! I enjoyed this one a lot and am looking forward to discussing it! I just emailed you in reply to your and Helen‘s suggestions! 3d

Roary47 I‘m having trouble finding this one. 😭 3d

squirrelbrain Exciting! Looking forward to it! 3d

Lesliereadsalot This one was so good! Looking forward to discussion ⛺️🔥🍫 3d

Bookwormjillk Yay! I‘m going to try this one on audio. 3d

Caroline2 Yay! So excited to start this one!! 👏 3d

Chelsea.Poole Totally out of my wheelhouse but I just started it and I‘m super into it! Can‘t wait to see where this goes and really looking forward to the discussion. Thanks for hosting Meg! 3d

RaeLovesToRead Please send iced coffee 😵😵😵 it is an emergency!!! I feel you with the heat intolerance 3d

mcctrish I‘m ready to go and drinking cold brew in solidarity 3d

DGRachel I‘ve had the audiobook waiting for me for months. Looking forward to this one! 3d

AmyG All set. I liked this one. 3d

Meshell1313 Can‘t wait! 3d

GatheringBooks Enjoyed reading this. Thank you for organizing camp! 🏕️ looking forward to our discussions! 🥰 3d

JamieArc Glad to see the positive reviews! I had mixed hopes about this one, but am looking forward to starting it! 3d

Megabooks @Ruthiella I hope you like it! It's very different than the other one I've read by her, and this one worked better. 3d

Megabooks @BarbaraBB @squirrelbrain Thank you both so much for your excellent suggestions! I just emailed you back. 3d

Megabooks @Roary47 Oh no!! I hope you're able to find it in time! 3d

Megabooks @Lesliereadsalot I agree! I was so happy when it was chosen because I think it's a great one for discussion! 3d

Megabooks @Bookwormjillk Oh fantastic! Let us know what you think. 3d

Megabooks @Caroline2 I hope you love it! 3d

Megabooks @Chelsea.Poole Yes! It's a great SciFi book even for people who don't usually read that genre. I think the discussion will be great! I was really happy when it was chosen. 3d

Megabooks @RaeLovesToRead @mcctrish I just finished a smoothie with frozen strawberries and cherries, and it was so good! At least it is overcast today here, so it's not as scorching. 3d

Megabooks @DGRachel Yay!! 🎉 📖 🎧 3d

Megabooks @AmyG Me too! Looking forward to the discussion. 3d

Megabooks @Meshell1313 Same! 3d

Megabooks @GatheringBooks So glad you liked it! You're welcome. We look forward to it every summer, too! 3d

Megabooks @JamieArc I really enjoyed it both times I read it, and I hope you do, too! 3d

Well-ReadNeck 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 2d

julieclair Still waiting for my library hold to come in, and it‘s not looking promising. At this rate, I may be camping in Winter. 😕 But it‘s nice to know the discussions will be here for me to read and comment whenever I‘m able to read it. 2d

sarahbarnes Thanks, Meg! I‘m going to skip this one as it isn‘t speaking to me, but I‘m already loving Woodworking and looking forward to that one later this month! 😀 1d

Megabooks @julieclair Boo! I hope you enjoy reading the discussions later, but I'm also keeping my fingers crossed for a camp miracle! (edited) 1d

Megabooks @sarahbarnes We'll see you during the second half of the month then! Every book isn't for every reader. 1d

vonnie862 I'm highly enjoying this book. 22h

rockpools I don‘t suppose you listened to any audio of this did you @megabooks? Looks like my print library hold will arrive just as the discussions are finishing, so I‘m contemplating plan b! 9h

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GatheringBooks

Death of the Author: A Novel | Nnedi Okorafor

#JuneSpecials Day 28: Loads of #Foodie references in this novel which I thoroughly enjoyed reading - super want to taste jollof rice now! Finished it for #CampLitsy2025 and very much looking forward to the discussion. Some Dennys goodness while in ‘Murrica with family.

Eggs, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

ChaoticMissAdventures Jollof rice is super yummy!! If you don't have any West African restaurants near it isn't very hard to make (I say as someone who hates cooking). The key is the spices added before the rice cooks. But I always recommend a professional if possible 😀. There is a big debate throughout W. Africa of which country makes it best I personally cannot decide. 3d

Eggs Excellent 👌🏼 3d

BarbaraBB @ChaoticMissAdventures Great suggestion about the adding of the spices! I remember another book too about where the best Jollof comes from but I can‘t remember what book that is. 3d

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Looks delicious 😋 2d

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Meshell1313

Death of the Author: A Novel | Nnedi Okorafor

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Another great and interesting #CampLitsy25 pick! Can‘t wait for our discussion as I loved the 2 story lines and the story within the story. On the surface it‘s about a struggling writer and family issues but I love the deeper societal commentary. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Megabooks, squirrelbrain, BarbaraBB

BarbaraBB Yes another one which will be good to discuss! 3d

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