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ImperfectCJ
Martyr!: A novel | Kaveh Akbar
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There's not a lot I can say about this one without giving spoilers, but I can say that I really appreciate how it's written, and I'm looking forward to discussing the ending with my book club. It's not my favorite from the #tob25 shortlist, but I do like it.

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kspenmoll
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TheSpineView Awesome 📚 23h
julieclair Happy Reading! 22h
CBee Sandwich was one of my 2024 favorites! 22h
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cariashley
Martyr!: A novel | Kaveh Akbar
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This was excellent. Happy to finally be pleased with a #tob25 entry after a couple letdowns in a row! It‘s cleverly pulled together and the writing is beautiful (would expect nothing less from a poet author).

BarbaraBB I liked this one too! 1d
Megabooks Yes very good! Really enjoyed the way he plotted it out. 1d
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Margot0817
The Lion Women of Tehran | Marjan Kamali
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Amazing!

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Flaneurette
Martyr!: A novel | Kaveh Akbar
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So depressing to go back to subzero temps today. I will miss the sun 🌞. 📸: San Jose del Cabo MX

TheSpineView Looks lovely! 1w
AmyG Beautiful! 1w
Soubhiville Wow, so pretty! 1w
BarbaraBB How beautiful 😍. 1w
tpixie It‘s hard to be a flaneurette in this weather! ❄️🩵❄️ 1w
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AbstractMonica
The Lion Women of Tehran | Marjan Kamali
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This story is about an unbreakable friendship that stands the test of time through several decades. Marjan Kamali does a beautiful job highlighting the history and women‘s activism in Iran while simultaneously linking it to the political unrest still happening. Much like The Stationary Shop, this book will also have you salivating over the delicious Iranian dishes described throughout the chapters. Loved it to pieces.

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DyAnne
Martyr!: A novel | Kaveh Akbar
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First day of winter quarter should be acknowledged with a trip to the bookstore.

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Margot0817
The Lion Women of Tehran | Marjan Kamali
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I don't have the same skill Marjan has with writing but I felt like I was with them their whole lives. I have read several other authors from this area of the world and all of them together paint a picture of a world I can't fathom. Marjan does a brilliant job and creating characters that span over a timeliness of several decades. I love her writ8ng and will always read her books

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ReadingisMyPassion
Half a Cup of Sand and Sky | Nadine Bjursten
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If you‘re looking for a novel that‘s not just about history but also about people—full of heart, beauty, and resilience—“Half a Cup of Sand and Sky” is absolutely worth your time. It‘s the kind of book that stays with you long after you‘ve finished it.

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jenniferw88
Martyr!: A novel | Kaveh Akbar
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For those doing #ToB, Martyr is 99p at the moment!

@BarbaraBB

BarbaraBB Thank you Jenny for this thoughtful post! 💚 3w
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