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Chorus of Witches (Valancourt 20th Century Classics) | Paul Buckland

@Reggie I just dropped this in the mail for you!

Thank you everyone for such a fun round of #LMPBC ! #Round20 #GroupQ @Bookzombie @psalva

Bookzombie @BookmarkTavern I‘m sorry to be a bother, but do you mind if I send your book out to you later in the month? Basically we closed on a house and it ended up being a lot more work than we thought. Now I‘m cleaning the rental we were in. It just hasn‘t led to a lot of sitting and reading time. I‘m so sorry for always taking so long. FYI @Reggie @psalva 5mo

BookmarkTavern @Bookzombie You are not a bother at all! I completely understand that life happens! You take your time, and I look forward to reading everyone‘s notes. And congrats on the house! 🎉🎉 5mo

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Chorus of Witches (Valancourt 20th Century Classics) | Paul Buckland

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Backstage of a 1950s drag show, there‘s banter, romance, jealousy, and community. And the lives of a veteran, an artist, and a performer intersect in ways no one anticipated.

This was such an unexpected delight. I loved the banter between all the queens, & their support even as they heckled each other. There‘s a lot of POV hopping that works for the most part. & a twist on all of my expectations, with a satisfying resolution. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

BookmarkTavern #LMPBC #Round20 #GroupQ @psalva @Reggie @Bookzombie #LGBTQBookBingo #LGBTQ2024 @Kenyazero Published before 2000 CW 👇🏻 6mo

BookmarkTavern Chapter 5, brief mention of spousal murder 6mo

ShelleyBooksie @DinoMom 6mo

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Kenyazero This sounds neat! Is it all told in one night? 6mo

BookmarkTavern @Kenyazero No, it takes place over a few weeks mostly. (edited) 6mo

Kenyazero @BookmarkTavern Very cool! 6mo

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psalva

The Bayou | Arden Powell

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Thank you #GroupQ for another excellent reading memory! This read was perfectly timed for me, apt for hot summer days. Powell‘s writing about the humid Louisiana climate was nearly palpable. While I think this could have been expanded to at least flesh out some characterization, I can appreciate what Powell was trying to do. Lots packed into a small parcel- sex, heat, supernatural horror, sin, vengeance- what a great way to end #LMPBC!

Bookzombie, BookmarkTavern, Reggie

BookmarkTavern This one was really great on setting the scene! 6mo

Reggie Petyr I‘m just jumping in to say I should finish it today and it should be out to you tomorrow. Sorry for the delay. And thanks for participating, you are always a joy to read with. 6mo

psalva @Reggie No rush! I look forward to seeing what everyone wrote. It‘s always a pleasure reading with you as well. 6mo

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Chorus of Witches (Valancourt 20th Century Classics) | Paul Buckland

It arrived yesterday! And the packaging matches the cover! 💖

@Bookzombie #GroupQ #Round20 #LMPBC

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psalva

The Liar's Dictionary: A Novel | Eley Williams

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Thank you @BookmarkTavern for picking this interesting read for #LMPBC! I lost patience a few times with the alternating storylines and the pacing, but I ended up appreciating how the meaning of the story changes, mirroring the ever-evolving meaning of language. It gave me White Noise by Don DeLillo vibes.

psalva Late as ever, I should have this in the mail today/tomorrow @Bookzombie - as you can see by my suitcase, I‘m on the road, so it‘s a matter of getting to a post office. @Reggie tagging you for good #GroupQ measure! 7mo

BookmarkTavern Yeah, I don‘t think the two timelines worked as well in this story as they could have. 👍🏻 7mo

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The Bayou | Arden Powell

Two authors from #Round20 of #LMPBC !

Arden Powell for some terrifically unnerving horror, and K Ming Chang for creepy and insightful short stories!

I can‘t wait to explore more of each author‘s work, and I‘m super grateful for the members of #GroupQ for introducing me to these authors!

#SundayFunday Have a marvelous day! And don‘t forget to tag me in your responses!

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Gods of Want: Stories | K-Ming Chang

@Reggie I dropped this in the mail yesterday! You should hopefully get it by Tuesday!

#LMPBC #GroupQ #Round20 @psalva @Bookzombie

Bookzombie @BookmarkTavern Hi! I‘m running a bit behind on my book. I‘m still hoping to finish and get it out to you midweek. Sorry for the delay. 7mo

BookmarkTavern @Bookzombie No rush! I hope you‘re enjoying it! 😁 7mo

Bookzombie @BookmarkTavern I finally sent out the book today and hopefully it will arrive Monday. I‘m sorry it‘s so late. I have just had a lot going on so it took me a bit to read. @psalva I received your book last Saturday. Thanks! @Reggie 6mo

BookmarkTavern @Bookzombie Thanks for the heads up! 👍🏻 6mo

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Gods of Want: Stories | K-Ming Chang

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A collection of short stories interpreting generational trauma, self discovery, & queerness.

This was such a fascinating read! Change‘s use of fabulism & body horror felt almost ephemeral. I felt like I was trying to catch smoke in my fingers. “Dykes” and “Resident Aliens” were probably my favorite stories.

Definitely going to seek out more of Chang‘s work! 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

BookmarkTavern #LMPBC #GroupQ #Round20 @psalva @Reggie @Bookzombie #LGBTQBookBingo #LGBTQ2024 @Kenyazero AAPI CW 👇🏻 (edited) 7mo

BookmarkTavern The Chorus of Dead Cousins, brief reference to suicide; Anchor, child death by gunshot; Nüwa, brief references to suicide; Dykes, cat death; Episodes of Hoarders, brief references to suicide; Resident Aliens, brief reference to child death; Mariela, brief reference to miscarriage; Meals for Mourners, self harm, infant death 7mo

Kitta Oh I really want to read this! 7mo

Kenyazero Nice! 7mo

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Gods of Want: Stories | K-Ming Chang