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Monk!: Thelonious, Pannonica, and the Friendship Behind a Musical Revolution | Youssef Daoudi

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3.5/5
Great way to discover Thelonious Monk's work and life. Solid introduction to this artist.
I enjoyed reading this graphic biography while listening to his music.
I didn't know Monk before, and I'm not well-acquainted with jazz, but I really enjoyed his music. Perfect reading companion.

catsuit_mango You might have given me the best gift idea for my partner... Now i need to search the flat to make sure the book did not already appear without me noticing ;) thanks 2w

Adventures_of_a_French_Reader @catsuit_mango Great! Glad it helped ;) It can be hard to choose gifts. 2w

catsuit_mango @Adventures_of_a_French_Reader after i had ordered it, i found it hidden in a pile somewhere in the flat... :( sent it back but that was a very good idea ;) 1w

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Absolute Beginners | Colin MacInnes

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A guided tour through London's burgeoning teenage scene and the beginnings of mod culture set against the backdrop of the 1958 Notting Hill race riots. I can't speak to the accuracy of his depiction, but I can say that he perfectly captures what it's like to be a teenager, waking up to the world around oneself and coming into one's own. It's a fast-paced book, crackling with energy. I buzzed right through it in two days.

Ruthiella Another Backlisted episode recommendation! 😉 1mo

The_Penniless_Author @Ruthiella And now I'm reading Anita Brookner. 😆 1mo

Leftcoastzen I read it a long time ago but remember loving it. 1mo

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