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Circling the Sun: A Novel | Paula McLain

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I stayed up way too late last night to finish this one! This was wonderful and I am now slightly obsessed with learning more about Beryl Markham and Denys Finch Hatton! Looking forward to the book group discussion next week! #LitsyReadingChallenge #LitsyRC5

Reviewsbylola Loved this! I've been meaning to read

West with the Night

christineandbooks Interesting! I just heard the author Kathleen Grissom talking about both of these books as favorites of hers on Anne Bogel's latest episode of her podcast What Should I Read Next. Now more recommendations...gotta look into these! 8y

Sarahreadstoomuch Yes @Reviewsbylola as well as

Out of Africa

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BethFishReads And Karen Blixen and the whole crowd. Here's a post I wrote with book recommendations. @christineandbooks @Reviewsbylola http://www.bethfishreads.com/2015/07/12-ways-into-colonial-africa.html?m=1 8y

Sarahreadstoomuch Thank you @BethFishReads ! I will be looking into those for sure. I'm fascinated by that group! 8y

BethFishReads Me too (obviously) 8y

Reviewsbylola Thanks! @BethFishReads 8y

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Penny_LiteraryHoarders

Leopard at the Door | Jennifer McVeigh

I'm starting this one today. #LitsyReadingChallenge #LitsyRC5 #SetinAfrica

dixi_e I put it on reserve ages ago when it was still just On Order. Will be interested to read your review. 8y

Penny_LiteraryHoarders It looks like it will appeal so much! Kenya in the 1950s-sweeping tale. Looking forward to diving in! 8y

Fraochmuir Oh that looks good! 8y

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TheBookAddict

Born a Crime and Other Third World Problems | Trevor Noah

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Comedian Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show, tells stories of growing up in South Africa during the Apartheids. A glimpse into the world of South Africans during a rough time. Narrated his own story, making it more personal. I laughed, cringed, and cried. #LitsyReadingChallenge2017 #5
#ReadHarder2017
Full review http://www.bookishimpulses.com/single-post/2017/01/07/My-Thoughts-On-Born-A-Crim...

Lmstraubie I just listened to an NPR podcast interview with him today about the book. Between your recommendation & the interview this book will move it's way up on my TBR list. ☺ 8y

TheBookAddict @lmstraubie thanks for letting me know about the podcast, I'm currently listening to it 😆. It is a really good book, I'm recommending it to everyone. I think that the audio format is even better since he narrates it himself. 8y

TheBookAddict #LitsyRC5 8y

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TheBookAddict For those of you wanting to listen to the podcast here it is http://www.npr.org/tags/370397821/trevor-noah 8y

Lmstraubie @TheBookAddict I didn't realize it was in audiobook. Good to know! Thx for adding the NPR link. Been in the car for almost 3 hours & am a little braindead lol 8y

TheBookAddict @lmstraubie yeah, the version that I "read" was in audio, which I think is the best format for this one. And lol you're welcome. I understand long car rides can be tough. Be safe out there. ? 8y

Lmstraubie @TheBookAddict Thank you! 8y

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LitsyFeministBookClub

Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person | Shonda Rhimes

Looking to get the new year off to a good start? ➡️ try Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes!

Not an average self-help book. Rhimes takes a really optimistic approach to life & personal achievement while weaving in anecdotes about her own insecurities, struggles, & successes. She doesn't condescend or offer impractical advice: simply say yes to things you're afraid of, even if it sometimes means setting boundaries. It's perfect on audio! 🌟

#tbrtuesday

BookishFeminist, TheNextBook, rachelm

LitsyFeministBookClub #litsyreadingchallenge: written by a woman of color #litsyrc5 8y

LindsayReads Seconded! 8y

BlackandBookish One of my faves of last year. 8y

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BookishFeminist @BlackandBookish Same here! Did you read or listen? 8y

BookishFeminist @LindsayReads Glad you enjoyed it! Such a fun, uplifting book. 8y

BlackandBookish @BookishFeminist I read it. I've heard her speak before so I was familiar with her inflections and tone of voice. 😁 8y

Julsmarshall I listened to this one and ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ it! 8y

BookNerdBritt My current audiobook! 8y

BookishFeminist @BlackandBookish She's incredible! 8y

BookishFeminist @Julsmarshall Yes! Such an engaging speaker. She's amazing 💙 8y

BookishFeminist @BookNerdBritt Enjoy! I love it so much. It's going to be one of my go-to listens now whenever I need something positive in my ears (edited) 8y

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Allimary21

Homegoing: A novel | Yaa Gyasi

“You can learn anything when you have to learn it. You could learn to fly if it meant you would live another day."

Allimary21 I'm really enjoying this story so far. Definitely a storyline out of my normal reading comfort zone. If anyone is doing the #LitsyChallenge2017, I recommend this for #LitsyRC5 Set in Africa! 8y

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LitsyFeministBookClub

Purple Hibiscus: A Novel | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Like Americanah? ➡️ try Purple Hibiscus

Kambili lives with her wealthy Catholic father, who doesn't give her much freedom. When a military coup overtakes Nigeria, he sends her & her brother to live with their aunt, where she learns to have agency in her life. It's Adichie's first novel & a great exploration of life in Nigeria. ?

#LitsyAtoZ ➡️ "P"
#LitsyReadingChallenge ➡️ Set in Africa or Written by a WOC. #LitsyRC3 #LitsyRC5

#TBRTuesday

BookishFeminist, TheNextBook, rachelm

BookishMarginalia Sounds great! 👍🏼 8y

Moray_Reads Great book, although the ending seemed a tad rushed 8y

Leelee.reads Currently reading! 👍🏽 8y

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