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#12Booksof2024 February

Choosing a book didn‘t get any easier for February, but since I highlighted a fiction book in January I thought I should highlight a nonfiction in February

Other honorable mentions are: Christmas at the Beach Hut by Veronica Henry, The Swifts by Beth Lincoln and The Strangeworld Travel Agency by L. D. Lapinski

Andrew65

Andrew65 Poverty is something we shouldn‘t need to discuss in the mid 21st century but is a growing problem due to the greed of corporations. (edited) 4w

AnneCecilie @Andrew65 I couldn‘t agree with you more. This book looks at the mechanisms that keep people poor 4w

Andrew65 @AnneCecilie That greed seems to get worse by the year! 4w

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Deblovestoread

Poverty, by America | Matthew Desmond

#AuldLangSpine #2024

💙 I read 8 off this fantastic list from @Christine this year and have a few more on my TBR. My favorite Fiction was All the Sinners Bleed and nonfiction Finding Me but all 8 were excellent.

And as inspired by @Amiable my favorites from past years:

2020. @Jerdencon We Were the Lucky Ones
2021 MadDashReading The Glass Hotel
2022 @thewallflower0707 The Book of Longings (F) & All the Young Men (NF)
2023 @Amiable ⬇️

monalyisha

Deblovestoread Count the Ways (F) & The Family Roe (NF). I can‘t state enough how much I love this “swap”, so many wonderful books I might not have found on my own. So my thanks to you all for enriching my reading life. 💙💙💙 (edited) 1mo

Deblovestoread I‘ve had trouble all year tagging Christine and can‘t again today so I hope you see this. And I think MadDashReading has a new handle but I can‘t remember it so if someone does would you mind reminding me and tag her in the comments? Thanks! 💙 1mo

monalyisha @Deblovestoread I‘ve been using my desktop computer to tag Christine (she‘s my match this year, as well). 😅 It works if you search her last name in conjunction with her first. I don‘t think it‘s possible on the app, though! 1mo

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Deblovestoread @monalyisha Thanks for the full name tip! 1mo

Amiable @Deblovestoread I‘m so happy to hear that you enjoyed several of my picks —and I totally agree with your comment about the discovery of fabulous books we might not have found on our own! 1mo

Christine Oh yay, this is such a thrill to read!!! 💙💙💙💙💙💙 Wasn't Finding Me incredible?? I kind of want to reread it right now. BUT, I won't be doing that, in part because I'm going to sneak in a few more from your list before the end of the year and am so excited to do so!!! 1mo

Christine And ugh, my evil username strikes again!!! 🤣 I'm sorry! I had no idea what I was doing when I (lazily) chose it. (And yes, searching for Christine Crofts works when tagging, I think - thanks @monalyisha !). 1mo

Christine Now I'm very curious to see @Amiable 's current and previous year lists, too! 😁 I don't know if I'll get to The Family Roe in 2024 but absolutely will eventually! 1mo

Amiable @Christine Email me at AmyBF45@ gmail.com and I‘ll send you the list I compiled for my swap partner this year! 1mo

Christine @Amiable You are so sweet! Emailing now! :) 1mo

Megabooks What a great list! I highly recommend An Immense World. I still think about it daily. 1mo

Amiable @Christine Sent you an email -- sorry it's so ... um...excessive. 😁 1mo

Christine @Amiable Not excessive in the least, and I can't wait to pore over and respond soon!! (In the throes of end-of-term grading for the five college courses I'm teaching, but the end is in sight!!) 1mo

Amiable @Christine Yikes! May the Force (of the red marking pen) be with you! 1mo

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TeamFiction

A Sky for Us Alone | Kristin Russell

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This was a truly remarkable story. It was something I really needed to read. It‘s a reminder that we can control our own fates. I strongly recommend reading this book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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haleyperkins1

Maddi's Fridge | Lois Brandt

“Sometimes helping means doing the hardest thing, but it‘s the right thing.“

haleyperkins1

Maddi's Fridge | Lois Brandt

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Maddi‘s Fridge is a tender, eye-opening story that teaches children about poverty, compassion, and standing up for others in difficult situations.

haleyperkins1

Maddi's Fridge | Lois Brandt

Maddi‘s family doesn‘t have enough food, and Sofia notices that Maddi‘s fridge is always empty. Despite her concerns, Sofia promises to keep Maddi‘s secret, but she knows she can‘t stand by without helping.

TeamFiction

A Sky for Us Alone | Kristin Russell

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Nebklvr

And Then, Boom! | Lisa Fipps

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In just a few words, Fipps makes abundantly clear how it feels to worry about bills, have no where to shower, and no food for money. She also paints a pretty rosy picture of friendship and the generosity of others.

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rachelk

Poverty, by America | Matthew Desmond

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“Poverty isn‘t simply the condition of not having enough money, it‘s the condition of not having enough choice and being taken advantage of because of that.” Desmond makes the case that poverty in America is not perceived correctly, is not accidental and could be solved if the richest among us would pay the taxes they owe. Desmond also has many other ideas for improvement of life in America. l‘d recommend this to all U.S. citizens.

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SaunteringVaguelyDownwards

Free Lunch | Rex Ogle

This memoir is a brutally honest reflection about the overwhelming emotions of growing up in poverty. Sixth-grader Rex feels incredible shame at the stigma of being in the free lunch program and inability to afford school supplies, on top of trying to shield his little brother from the DV between his stepfather and mother. Ultimately the book ends in a positive note as the family finds help.

Winner of the 2020 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction award

SaunteringVaguelyDownwards #MiddleGradeMonday @Karisimo 3mo

Karisimo The brutally honest ones are hard but good! Thanks for sharing! 3mo

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