pickI really enjoyed this book. For the first few sections, I was expecting the narrator to change, or the original setting to escalate - but no, like a one-act play, a one-shot film or a monologue, I remained captive to this intriguing storyteller. It spoke to me of humanity and the way people's storylines can be misinterpreted - was he a young, heartbroken boy whose sense of self evolved through the story? Or was he a terrorist jihadi troublemaker?
April was not a productive reading month. I'm still working on April's #bookspin and #doublespin. But here's my list for May!
pickAn excellent contemporary YA about two Pakistani teens growing up in a small Mojave town, both dealing with big issues around drugs, money, illness, and abuse. Very highly recommended.
I've had a small reading slump since the end of March. I only partially blame Beyonce's new album. 🤣 But now I'm getting back into the swing of things. And I'm finally getting around to posting April's #bookspin and #doublespin selections.
#two4tuesday @TheSpineView
1. Yes, my mom is definitely my hero
2. Done… She is a real life hero in my opinion
@peaKnit @JenReadsAlot @BethM
Her first call to her father after she was shot and the doctor told her not to cry. After she woke up she was constantly worrying about her father and how her family would pay for her medical care. I‘m reading this on my lunch break right now and that is the ONLY reason I‘m not bawling my eyes out!
One of Malala‘s prayers: “Help us appreciate the school days that are left to us, God, and give us the courage to fight even harder for more.”
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