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I just realised I didn‘t post my review of this book that I read last September whilst in Egypt. I know I really enjoyed it but I can‘t think of much to say about it now. That‘s the problem when too much time passes and too many more books! I will say that I think the author had too much to say about women‘s vaginas. He is obsessed with them. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

November #bookspin is an author that i have been wanting to try for a long time. Can't wait to dig in!

@TheAromaofBooks

Shy, socially awkward Marie chronicles her use of sex, writing, and the internet to connect with others and overcome her social deficits, with mixed results.

People who think she's a bad writer sound like they're regurgitating Truman Capote's dumb comment about Kerouac's On the Road: “That's not writing, that's typing.“

Good luck getting ahold of this gem of a book, though.

The tenth most banned book in America this past year is a skillfully and sensitively told story, based on interviews with real survivors, of a 13 year old Nepali girl sold by her stepfather into prostitution in India. This important, inspiring, and very moving book, published in 2006 to critical acclaim, exemplifies the words Lakshmi‘s beloved mother tells her, “Simply to endure…is to triumph,” and celebrates survival, love of learning, and hope.

Ready to start reading for comps!! These are just the print copies ♥️I would be a professional reader if anyone was hiring

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I‘m just a little over halfway thru this doorstop and I‘ve nearly bailed because it doesn‘t always keep my interest (seems a bit repetitive). Do I hang in there???

Novel in verse ~ heartbreaking story of 5 teens who had to flee abuse, neglect, and rejection from their families, and fall into addiction and dangerous circumstances 💔

#ReadAway2024
#SeriesLove2024

Book haul today…. And this isn‘t all of them. 🥰 went a bit mad. This copy of Crimson Petal is so nice.

I almost loved this. There were some pacing issues but overall it was compelling and highly readable.