impatiently waiting for the next Marlon James book...
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A young father and son set out on a road trip, devastated by the death …
another book I had paused on so I could give it more of my attention during summer. I’m getting totally sucked into this story now. I keep saying 'ok last page and then I'm going to sleep' but then I’m 10 more pages in.
We begin with a nameless young couple: a boy and a girl, teenagers in love. …
I had to pause reading for a couple of months ago so I could give it more attention and focus later. It was nice to come back to and finish. My brain was so confused when I started reading it because it was so familiar but I knew the book just came out (I had to search and realized it is based on novella he wrote in the 80s but never felt like he had finished it). I enjoyed this story and always appreciate Murakami's writing style and imagination. The only thing that wasn't my favorite was his overuse of his technique where characters are in conversation about something confusing, and they repeat/summarize the other person as they try to understand what is happening. "So, what you are saying is..." He does this in his other work but seemed extra. It did not over shadow the things I liked about …
I had to pause reading for a couple of months ago so I could give it more attention and focus later. It was nice to come back to and finish. My brain was so confused when I started reading it because it was so familiar but I knew the book just came out (I had to search and realized it is based on novella he wrote in the 80s but never felt like he had finished it). I enjoyed this story and always appreciate Murakami's writing style and imagination. The only thing that wasn't my favorite was his overuse of his technique where characters are in conversation about something confusing, and they repeat/summarize the other person as they try to understand what is happening. "So, what you are saying is..." He does this in his other work but seemed extra. It did not over shadow the things I liked about this story though.
Nineteen eighties Detroit was a volatile place to live, but above the fray stood a …
A nice light and interesting read. Loved the perspective. Relatable in fun way since I also grew up in my immigrant family’s (food court) restaurant in a city’s downtown (Flint is like small version of Detroit) in Michigan.
In this gripping stand-alone literary thriller set in the world of the award-winning post-apocalyptic novel …
I was excited to see there was a sequel to this story, and it did not disappoint!
Inspired by true events that rocked the nation, a searing and compassionate new novel about …
Historical fiction on reproductive justice loosely based on federal court case in 1973. About the injustices of forced and coerced sterilization especially on poor Black women and teenage girls. Such a heavy topic. I like that it was from the perspective of a Black nurse during that time that worked at the clinic.
"A daring post-apocalyptic novel from a powerful rising literary voice. With winter looming, a small …
Excellent story, really enjoyed reading this. Look forward to checking out other work by this author as well.
From the New Yorker staff writer Hua Hsu, a gripping memoir on friendship, grief, the …
It was cool to hear about all of the zines he made and other cool projects and mixtapes, as well. A few years older than me, but some of that overlap of existing prior to the internet and email being a thing. Some lines that stood out:
“Assimilation was not a problem to be solved, but the problem itself.”
“Mostly I became obsessed with the possibility of a sentence that could wind its way backward. I picked up a pen and tried to write myself back into the past.”
The author of the award-winning memoir Red Paint returns with a razor-sharp, clear-eyed collection of …
I enjoyed these essays and look forward to reading more of this author’s work.
The day Fatima forgot her name, Death paid a visit. From hereon in she would …
Loved this!
From award-winning journalist Meg Kissinger, a searing memoir of a family besieged by mental illness, …
I think it’s worth reading, especially if you lost someone to suicide, and probably even more relatable if a close family member. Although it’s a memoir, it’s also in the style of investigative journalism. The author has done a lot of work in this field related to mental illness. So she adds in that experience and also history, statistics, policy, etc. I also appreciate that she explains her process and efforts on writing this book: working with her siblings on remembering key moments, acquiring police records, and interviewing others from their past.
THE SUN IS A COMPASS chronicles a 4,000-mile human-powered expedition from the Pacific rainforest to …
Oooh I liked this one! A combination of birding nerd stuff and exploring the Arctic region all by hiking, skiing or paddling for 6 months, yes please. This was a nice balance of some of the logistics of the trip, plus fun wildlife information. Solid writing without too much fluff.
The concluding part of the highly-acclaimed science fiction trilogy that began with Nnedi Okorafor's Hugo- …
I enjoyed this series!
Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, Demon Copperhead is the story of a boy …
a heavy one, books on these experiences need to exist. It was hard to set down but others may find themselves wanting to take a break from the topics. Really glad that I finally read this, and it will definitely stick with me. Side note: while reading this, an article also came out about how royalties from the book go to support a home for women in recovery in the county the story is based.
Her name is Binti, and she is the first of the Himba people ever to …
Started and finished this novella on a long drive. Loved it; entertaining and good feels. I want to read more from this author as well.
In the last days of her mother’s life, a young woman living in Tokyo’s red-light …
I would read more from this author. I liked her zone and overall vibe of this novella.