The next #KindredSpiritsBuddyRead pick is an #LMMAdjacent—LMM references Story of an African Farm several times in her journals. Published in 1883, it‘s been called an early feminist classic. However, I‘m bracing myself for the inevitable racism. 😬
I picked up my library copy today, and it‘s a big illustrated one! Super interested to dive in.
Schedule:
July 13 - 19: Chapters 1-9
July 20 - 26. Chapters 10-18
July 27 - Aug. 2: Chapters 19-27
pick(2010) Set in a Johannesberg, South Africa, where criminal acts -- or maybe feelings of guilt, it's not clear to me -- attract animal familiars, who sometimes bring superpowers with them. Heroine Zinzi December is such a guilty person, matched with a sloth and a talent for finding lost things. The plot is a noir mystery, involving Zinzi's search for a missing pop star and what happens next. I loved the world and the character and found it much fun
#ReadingBracket2025 Nonfiction update - first half of the year!
June's pick was Dear America, which was so moving and timely. Moving forward to the next round is Born a Crime, which was just the perfect mix of informative, funny, and passionate.
I have no idea where June went but this photo challenge looks super fun… you should join us! #julyjazz @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
The Birthday Fairies are looking forward to celebrating with these special birthday Littens in July!
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An important book in South African literature. It‘s an easy and entertaining read. Hard to believe it‘s from the 40s - before apartheid and still so accurate 🤷🏼
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Lawrence Anthony details his struggle to save the last northern white rhinos.
Wonderfully written, albeit a hard read especially because rhinos are my favorite animal.
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pickAbsolutely loved this one! I've never really seen much of Trevor Noah's work but he had a crazy childhood & his storytelling ability was amazing. Born in South Africa during apartheid & growing up in the wake of it, he learned to adapt himself to fit in with different groups. He speaks a ton of languages & does great impressions of his friends and family. I was laughing so much throughout and yet I learned a lot about South African history as well
