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The Villain's Dance | Fiston Mwanza Mujila
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The NBA judges for translated lit obviously see something in this I don‘t. For me, it‘s as though it wasn‘t translated at all. I got the 36% and it feels like there‘s no narrative and nothing for me to grab onto, so I‘m giving it the boot.

NBA shortlist, translated literature

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Neuroscientist Gregory Berns discusses his work with dogs to allow fMRI scanning of volunteer, awake dogs. Not only does he clearly love them, but the studies and findings are really interesting. He also extends out his research and discussions to dolphins, sea lions, and thylacines (Tasmanian tiger). Bindi says it‘s very good, but is concerned too many of her secrets are being given away.

AmyG Ha! Sweet, Bindi. 2mo
Ruthiella ❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️ 2mo
LeahBergen 😆😆 2mo
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squirrelbrain She does look rather concerned! 2mo
dabbe #beautifulbindi 🖤🐾🖤 2mo
Hooked_on_books @squirrelbrain She did not want to look at me for the picture! When I saw her expression, I knew I had to say something about it. 😆 2mo
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Thin Skin: Essays | Jenn Shapland
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Panpan

I absolutely loved her first book, which makes this so disappointing. In these essays, Shapland repeatedly brings up things she feels are dreadful/unconscionable/etc then goes on about how she freely participates in these things (and they aren‘t life necessities). Someone this lacking in self awareness should not be writing personal essays. I do love the cover, though.

squirrelbrain Bindi looks like she doesn‘t like it either! 6mo
Leftcoastzen Awww!🐶 6mo
dabbe #fanofthepan! 🤩🤩🤩 #beautifulbindi 🖤🐾🖤 6mo
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The Quiet Boy | Ben H. Winters
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After a terrible injury befalls a teenage boy, an ambulance-chasing lawyer seeks them out to sue whomever he can. I was a little worried this would be pro-suing doctors (I‘m pro-accountability, not pro-greed or blame-making), but I really enjoyed what it ended up being, which is really interesting. There‘s also a fantastical element that the plot hinges upon.

TrishB 🐶❤️ and a great model. 8mo
Hooked_on_books @TrishB She‘s more than happy to look right at me for pictures when she wants her dinner. 😂 8mo
TrishB 😂 yes she has that look- hey have you forgotten it‘s feed me time!! 8mo
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batsy Too cute! 🐶 8mo
Librarybelle Love the look - I‘ve seen similar looks from my guys when I‘m clearly not doing what they want done! 🐾 8mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 8mo
squirrelbrain Aw, Bindi! ❤️ 8mo
dabbe #beautifulbindi! 🖤🐾🖤 8mo
BarbaraBB Intriguing! Ben Winters is hit or miss for me but this sounds like a hit! 8mo
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