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Yes, this is a cocktail book. But it's a also a hisory and cultural exploration. Perfect for the cocktail enthusiast but also a fun read for anyone who enjoys niche history or a deeper look into a world you might not have thought about. [Danielle]
Joan Didion is my favorite writer, and this semi-biography is more meditation on Didion's work. It is a literary map of her writing and tells of her life both good and flawed. A good choice for fans of Didion or just writing and biography in general. [Karen]
Fascinating, vibrant, bite-sized musings on various subjects, with clever alliterative headings (Cosmic Conundrums and People Puzzlers), for which we do not have conclusive answers, so it is great for curious minds with minutes to spare, or those dreary winter afternoons with nothing better to do. I found it to be a great reminder that there is still so much we can study and explore. [Blanca]
Sometimes I wish I could sit down with people whose work I admire and pick their brains about their ideas and experiences. This book is the next best thing. It's an opportunity to listen in, so to speak, on wide-ranging conversations with Indigenous artists, scholars, and activists about their unique points of view on the intersections and conflicts between anarchism and Indigenous politics. A thought-provoking read. [Adrienne]
As a storyteller, I fell in love with this book. It's a love letter to oral storytelling, both teller & story, and The Folk. Though it takes place mostly in a cell, Chant gives a grand image of the world by telling and collecting stories from the diverse menagerie of characters. Rowland brings a Pratchett sense of humor along with a story that I haven't seen elsewhere. My hope is that this book will fit you like a good pair of boots as it did for me. If not, that's okay, I'll find another one for you!
(Zephyr)
I've always been fascinated by mycelium and its role in ecosytems. This book offered me many new perspectives by exploring what we, as individuals and communities, can learn from these fungal networks. What might they teach us about building solidarity? How can they inspire us to imagine & create systems beyond our current social hierarchies? Drawing from a wide range of experiences and types of expertise, this insightful book will give you a lot to think about. [Adrienne]
Higuera strikes again!I was at the edge of my seat, holding on to dear reason, because there were moments where I was unsure of the outcome. Through an imaginative premise, we are presented with explorations on truth, identity, and does the end justify the means? [Blanca]
Wow, I feel like this book is vibrating with a wild energy. It's as visceral and bold as it is intimate and moving. K-Ming Chang has masterfully crafted a surreal and mythical story that's firmly rooted in physical and bodily experiences. [Adrienne]
Meet the other 5% of what I read. Full disclosure, I did pick this up because I read a romance with a blind character and I realized I had a lot to learn. Yes, Andrew is one perspective but his story does revile a culture many people don't and never have access too. Romance make me want to be a better person. This book taught me how. [Danielle]
The writing in this scifi murder mystery is brilliant. I chuckled out loud at several parts in the book. Lafferty gives her plot and characters plenty of thought, so the story is superbly crafted. It's a total page-turner! [Blanca]
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