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I really liked this one, I wanted to read more graphic novels and this was it. It follows the different stories of Iranian women regarding their marriages and relationships. I loved the various opinions regarding topics as virginity or marriage from the members of the family and how what they went through changed their points of view regarding each topic. The stories they share were hilarious, I laughed the entire time. A cozy and funny read :)

The women of an extended Iranian family "ventilate their hearts" over glasses of tea. In other words, they talk about sex. It's sharp, funny and subversive. (And put a different spin on my own tea break, that's for sure!)

I love Satrapi‘s art and her honest stories. Publishing date for my copy is 2005; Persepolis 1 & 2 in 2003 & 2004. After my Litsy time tonight, I‘m going to see if I can figure out what this talented person is currently up to.

This was my #BookSpin pick for March. Thank you for hosting, @TheAromaofBooks !

I'm working at a different library for the day and found this on the shelves. It is SO GOOD! I think I'll read persepolis next

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 stars Interesting short graphic novel about Iranian women's dating and sex lives. I really love Satrapi's work.

A truly interesting read! A deeply personal and honest look into sex and romance in the lives of Iranian women. Definitely recommend, even if you haven‘t read Satrapi‘s memoir.

My ‘E‘ entry for the #LitsyAtoZ2019 challenge by @BookishMarginalia

Satrapi put together a lovely vignette focusing on a gathering women coming together to have tea. The illustrative style pairs perfectly with the raw, unpolished narrative. It‘s a book about a bunch of women venting and sharing their personal and political thoughts and it‘s fantastic.

Highly recommended.

There‘s something I really love about stories that focus on small moments.

Hi guys. That the Supreme Court upheld his trans military ban has made me feel super ick and barfy. So I'm reading a good graphic novel and trying not to spiral into thinking about how this approval will trigger even more legal trans and genderqueer discrimination & exclusion. 😞

What graphic novel and/or comic are you reading right now? Have any recommendations?

Really fast, funny read - spend an afternoon at tea with Marjane, her grandmother and their friends as they talk frankly about sex, love and expectations. I loved Persepolis and this was just as wonderful. A brief peek into another culture.

Work trip without the family. Lonely but also grateful for a quiet evening of reading.

Fourth book finished during #readathon! I enjoyed this a lot, it's a very quick read, being a #graphic #memoir. Funny and moving.

You can talk about the issues and the stigma women face even with humour. One funny book discussing deep prejudices faced by women in most societies. This is definitely worth a read

Hey 👋🏻 Are you ready for Persepolis? For the powerful discussion and understanding the Iranian culture we suggest check out this 👆🏻 tiny graphic novel by Satrapi as well. You understand deeper women‘s role in Iran and the especially Satrapi‘s grandmother character.

This is the stack I‘ve collected from the various Little Free Libraries on my block in 2017. Hope to start some of them in the new year!

This was such a funny and heartbreaking read. I highly recommend. It never would have crossed my radar if it wasn‘t for this fantastic community!

I am so excited about my Christmas stack! So much 2018 reading!

This book was super short but I loved it! It was hilarious and I highly recommend it

#Embroideries #MarjaneSatrapi

Embroideries is an absolute gem (especially after being so disappointed by Satrapi's The Sigh). It is like sitting in on an amazing gossip session with your loved ones, with a few universal experiences, and a few specifically Iranian experiences. Some of it was sad or cringey, but it was mostly lighthearted and fun.

I loved this graphic novel; as engaging and sharp as #Persepolis with the wisdom and heartwrench and humor of mothers that we can all recognize.
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Very quick read. That was NOT what I was expecting for embroideries. Loved this one.

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Women in Iran spend the afternoon talking about sex, marriage, men, and "embroideries".

Only about 7 pages in and already loving this book :)

My #24in48 #readathon intermission books have thus far been on a theme - me searching out Satrapi's previous titles 📚
Embroideries is a wonderfully surprising eavesdropping on a group of Iranian women gossiping over tea. Their varying (and hilarious) views on men, sex, faking virginity, men (again😉) and the like is shocking and hilarious. The art brings them to life as much as their wild stories and opinions. Delightful ladies FULL of opinions.

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I love these books!!!! Fun, fast read. Entertaining. 🤗😀👍

I love it when women gather together and just talk about anything and everything. Plus, the drawings are fantastic.

I love the conversations and opinions on sex, love, and marriage from this group of highly entertaining Iranian women. Quick and enjoyable read!

Tea party themed book club meeting today!

Wonderful! Made me feel like I was back home around the kitchen table, listening to all the ladies in my family talk about their love lives and gossip. Very quick read and very fun--I laughed out loud several times. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love Satrapi's illustrations, but didn't love the story in this one as much as Persepolis. I do love learning about the culture in Iran through Satrapi's witty observations.