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The Plot | Jean Hanff Korelitz

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Oh my, that was brilliant!
Forecast one twist but not others. I read it as a recommendation after Yellowface and it didn't disappoint.
Now need to read The Sequel.

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sarahgreatlove

The Plot | Jean Hanff Korelitz

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I confess, I picked this up because I wanted to read the sequel- ironically called the sequel. This was written before Yellowface but if you‘ve read that, then maybe you‘ll be like me and be just thinking about Yellowface a lot while reading it? Still an excellent book thst kept me listening in one hit and helped distract me from my work day! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

CatLass007 What if I didn‘t like Yellowface. 1w

sarahgreatlove @CatLass007 depends what you didn‘t like? The tone is very different. The premise is very similar- someone taking someone else‘s idea and publishing it as their own and justifying themselves but getting threats and repercussions from it. 1w

CatLass007 I didn‘t like a single character in that book. Absolutely no one was sympathetic enough for me to give a rat‘s ass. 1w

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Pruzy I read Yellowface and The Plot back to back which was an interesting experience! Obviously, Yellowface had more of a message while The Plot was more of a thriller so they were different enough in my books 5h

Pruzy @CatLass007 Yeah, I‘m not sure if anyone was necessarily supposed to be likeable in Yellowface. The main character certainly wasn‘t! And even the other character she stole a novel from was supposed to be flawed. (As you can see it‘s been long enough since I‘ve read the book that I‘ve forgot all the names) 5h

CatLass007 @Pruzy I read it about a year and a half ago but I think I forgot all the character names about a minute after I finished the book. But since all the characters are human beings, they‘re all going to be flawed. That‘s the way it is in the real world too. But I don‘t think we‘re all so flawed that none of us is likeable. 4h

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lynneamch

Finding Margaret Fuller: A Novel | Allison Pataki

Wise words from journalist Margaret Fuller at her ladies' salon in 1839: "I am not going to tell any woman in this room what she ought to think. I ask only that you not allow any man--any person--to do that for you either." How much more relevant could this be than on Tuesday, Nov 5, as those of you who are eligible to vote in the USA enter the election booth? Fuller deserves to be as well-known as her friends Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorn, Greeley.

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Teresereading

Jack of Spades | Joyce Carol Oates

#wickedwhispers
#chilling
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Eggs Excellent 👌🏼 1mo

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ZTReader

There Was a Party for Langston | Jason Reynolds

Langston, the king of letters, whose ABC's became drums, bumping jumping thumping like a heart the size of the whole wide world.

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There Was a Party for Langston | Jason Reynolds

In this book, Jason Reynolds honors poet Langston Hughes with captivating storytelling and stunning illustrations by Kadir Nelson. This vibrant picture book immerses readers in the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance, showcasing the importance of community and creativity. With its rich narrative and beautiful art, the book inspires young readers to explore their own voices and embrace the transformative power of art in their lives.

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There Was a Party for Langston | Jason Reynolds

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There Was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds, 2023. Caldecott Award Winning Book, is a beautiful tribute to poet Langston Hughes, featuring stunning illustrations by Kadir Nelson. The vibrant artwork complements Reynolds‘ lyrical prose, evoking the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance. The book emphasizes the importance of community, creativity, and the arts in shaping identity.