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Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands | Kate Beaton

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5⭐️ I really enjoyed this #reread and still felt horrified by Kate‘s experience at the Oil Sands in Alberta. #2025 #bookreview #nonfiction #memoir #graphicnovel #bookclub

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shanaqui

The Great British Bump-Off | John Allison

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This was a silly bit of fun, I enjoyed it, though it felt a bit rushed through toward the end. Still... lots of classic mystery moments + the Great British Bake-Off setup (and gentle mockery of the format). A light pick!

I should really do a new #ComicsBingo card...

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Lauredhel

Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me | Mimi Pond

I've just finished this absolutely marvellous graphic biography of the Mitford family. What an incredible, talented, hot mess they were! Recommended heartily.

#WickedWords @AsYouWish #Diary

LeahBergen I just received this as a gift. Isn‘t it wonderful? 4d

Lauredhel @LeahBergen it's so good! 4d

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Robotswithpersonality

Confetti Realms | Nadia Shammas

so-so

Toasty autumn gothic aesthetic wrapped around an Alice-in-Wonderland plot backgrounding teenage drama morphing into multiple therapeutic encounters.
When I say it left me wanting more, I mean that in both senses.
It ended a bit too abruptly, it could have had better pacing, it involved A LOT of young adults emoting/yelling at each other. 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? It had a bunch of fascinating fantastical characters, it went deep on the theme of communication, on being honest in relationships, on dealing with LGBTQIA identity concerns, mental health concerns, self-acceptance and the possible lack of acceptance and support among your peers, but it definitely bumped the top of my drama threshold on multiple occasions. 5d

Robotswithpersonality 3/? I can't tell if I feel like the story needs a sequel because things were just barely resolved between all principle characters and the promise at the beginning of the adventure was hinted at but not delivered, or because I just want to spend more time in the portal fantasy world the author and artist created.
A mixed bag with a lot of value.
⚠️References to bigotry/intolerance (of trans or nonbinary and queer characters) 5d

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charl08

Alg�riennes: The Forgotten Women of the Algerian Revolution | Swann Meralli, Deloupy

Before I discard my past I'll write it down...

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Susanita

Graphic Novels: Everything You Need to Know | Paul Gravett

It‘s not really a genre, but I‘d like to work more graphic books into my reading. Same with audiobooks. #sundayfunday

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ravenlee If you‘re interested in Greek mythology, I love George O‘Connor‘s Olympians series and Kate Smythe‘s Lore Olympus (CW: SA). 5d

BookmarkTavern If you like fantasy, I loved the adaptation of A Wizard of Earthsea! Thanks for posting! 5d

Susanita @ravenlee @BookmarkTavern Thanks for the recommendations! 5d

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charl08

Alg�riennes: The Forgotten Women of the Algerian Revolution | Swann Meralli, Deloupy

The protagonist wants to find out more about the French colonial past...

#GN #InTranslation

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NotCool

The Great British Bump-Off: Kill or Be Quilt | John Allison

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This is a fun little series. Although a part of me considers it a Bad Machinery AU. Truly, the John Allison expanded universe is MCU-esque.

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MemoirsForMe

Spinning | Tillie Walden

Happy almost December! Will still be catching up on my memoirs for December‘s #BookSpin 🤩📚🎄
Thanks for being our coolest host @TheAromaofBooks

LeslieO That‘s a lot of memoirs! 6d

MemoirsForMe @LeslieO And this is just a fraction of them! 🤪 6d

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 5d

LeslieO @MemoirsForMe Very cool! 5d

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MemoirsForMe

Dragon Hoops | Gene Luen Yang

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What an awe-inspiring graphic novel! The author covers so many topics and important themes—community, diversity, courage, team spirit, writer‘s angst, family, friendship, mentorship and more. Plus some fascinating trivia about how women‘s basketball finally broke the sexist barriers. A great read for teens or big kids like us, even if you‘re not a sports fan.
(Photo: Author Gene and the real Coach Lou from Gene‘s Instagram page:@geneluenyang

PurpleyPumpkin This looks great! Always looking for graphic novel recommendations and love basketball. Stacked!📚 3d

PurpleyPumpkin How did you come across this one? 3d

MemoirsForMe @PurpleyPumpkin Can you believe I heard about this book during an online book event during the pandemic? And it took me this long to finally read it.🤪 I‘d definitely recommend this one. He‘s also written a handful of other award-winning graphic novels. 2d

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