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This is one of the books we‘re considering for next year‘s Common Read. It‘s about the ripples and effects of a sexual assault on a college campus community. The story is not told through the victim‘s eyes but through those of her roommate and a male acquaintance of the accused. I didn‘t care for the ending, but, to be honest, it‘s probably the best conclusion a sexual assault victim could expect of a university, so it‘s realistic.

This book was extremely powerful with varying point of views on a tough topic. It really shows the complications and trials of sexual assault cases and the perspectives of a man versus a woman and a victim versus the accused person. This is an important book about consent and the fine line between drunk sex and date rape. #goodreadsgiveaways

I‘m sure these aren‘t the #mostwreckedbooks in the world, but they are the most wrecked on my shelves. Pages are falling out of The Portrait of a Lady, the dustjacket on The Goldfinch is my bf‘s doing, the water damaged Outlander book is from my trip to Gili Air last year where it had a run in with a wave. And last, but certainly not least, I have committed the crime of dog earring pages 😱😱😱

#CrimesAgainstCovers

Cuddles and early morning reading before work. 💙

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Books from the library booksale and Amazon. I'm super happy :D
#bookhaul #librarybooksale

Finally won a Book Riot giveaway!!! Im excited to start this one!

Well written but unsatisfying. I did enjoy a beautiful lunch outside while finishing this one ip. #boutofbooks

A surprising amount of #bookmail this week. But I would never complain about that. 😉 #BOTM

#bookriot challenge day 13. Pink covers #riotgrams a book that handles sexual assault. Tough but decent read.

A fascinating book about consent. I think she did a good job giving voice to understanding and different sides and thoughts of a very difficult topic.

received from a book giveaway from #roxanegay on tumblr. can't wait to read it!

Whoa, I didn't expect to like this as much as I did.

Book one finished in the #deweysreadathon #readathon and it is a must read for our times. Insight into the rape culture that has permeated college campuses. Highlights the dangers of drinking, what consent is and isn't, as well as the investigative process that often victimizes the victim all over again. We have to do better as a nation to stop this continued violence against women.

Time for a healthy mid morning snack to finish this book with #deweysreadathon #deweys #readathon

Had to move inside for awhile. I'm actually chilly in Texas. That doesn't even sound right. Time to snuggle in the snoodle chair. #deweysreadathon #hourfour

It's finally cool here in Houston so the cats and I moved the readathon outside #hourtwo #readathon #deweys #deweysreadathon

Good morning Readathoners! Starting the day with a croissant and Wrecked, an important book about rape culture on college campuses. How are you starting your readathon? #deweys #deweysreadathon #readathon

Beautiful fall day to start a new book #bookstagram #books #reading #booklr #youngadult #yalit #wrecked #mariapadian #read #currentlyreading

Seems like this book would be quite relevant right now.

Rape culture is such a heavy topic but one that couldn‘t be more timely and relevant, especially when it happens on a college campus. It‘s running rampant and I googled some statistics that were shocking and horrifying. What happened to Jenny is happening to young women all across the country and it is not ok. The importance of consent is prevalent in this book and for that reason alone I will be encouraging everyone to read this.

This was a hard book to read, but a good book overall. I'd classify it as "New Adult" as it was printed under the Young Readers imprint, even though it is set at a college. A freshman accuses another student of rape, and it follows different perspectives and voices throughout the ordeal. Reputations, futures, and relationships all come into play, as do so many emotions that you as a reader will feel while reading.

Galley #1 of the day. I won this because I know an embarrassing amount of YA trivia, and I can raise my hand faster then the young people who probably care much more earnestly than I do. #sorrynotsorry #BKLovesLitsy

Super excited for this #bookmail I love pink, especially pink books and this sounds really good. 💕📚 Happy Friday!

This was a really hard read, mostly subject wise. I can't say if I would have liked the writing if it had been a different subject or not. Read at your own risk.

Who's reading fall books already? I'm still on summer. Always behind. . .

One of several books I'm considering reading for my vacation next week. I may have a problem? 😜

Starting this story about a sexual assault set during a girl's freshman year of college. So in my Venn diagram of intense realism and girls' stories. Out in October.