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I was a little worried about the Octavia Butler prompt for the #52bookclub challenge. I'd previously read Parable of the Sower, and was not a fan. But I'm so glad I chose this book! While it can obviously be difficult to read (it does address horrors of slavery, after all), it was incredibly well-written and engaging -- I didn't want to put it down. Definitely worth picking up!

It's been a LONG time since I've posted one of my #the52bookclub23 prompts, but I'm trying to do better!

This book was well-written and well-researched; I'd definitely recommend this to history buffs or anyone interested in learning about the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Unfortunately, my interest was marginal -- since my grandfather was born there, I feel like I should know more about “where I came from“ -- so it started to drag near the end.

Wow! This book had so many threads and I was completely entangled and wrapped up in each one. Silvia shares her journey from young girl to being one of the few women to scale Everest. In between those years Silvia recalls all the traumas & obstacles that led her to face the mother of all summits. This works for multiple prompts #ReadingTheAmericas23 #Peru
#52Books23 #survivorStory #Booked2023 #SetInMountainRegion
5 star memoir

#UnpopularOpinion Ive seen many glowing reviews for this memoir but I never fully warmed to Keri. As a competitive pairs skater her life was full of discipline and determination yet the minute she was presented with a setback she did a complete 180. I had a difficult time understanding her decisions & mindset. I applaud her honesty and the ability to come back from the brink of hell and once again turn her life around.👇🏼

Unfortunately there is so much negative stigma around abortion and those who chose to undergo the procedure that most never share or speak of the experience. Dr. Meera Shah, a physician who provides female healthcare including performing abortions shares personal stories from women and men who have gone through the process. The stories are often difficult as many are facing terrible medical situations. This book sheds light on the importance👇🏼

This started out really strong and even though I was able to put together big pieces of the puzzle early on, I was really invested in how the story would conclude. I was hoping for a more dynamic second half but I still enjoyed this story of a writer obsessed with a long ago unsolved murder. The inclusion of Covid added to the intensity and made for interesting plot twists. Really entertaining.

Hurray!! I found my #FirstWordInBookIsThe #52Books23

This book was freakin adorable 🥰 Though I tend to shy away from #RomCom and #EnemiesToLovers tropes, this book managed to capture my heart with its fun, flirty banter and romantic sizzle. Set on the sexy island of #Belize two flight attendants are stuck having to partner up on an unscheduled layover despite their frosty friendship.The author is a flight attendant so this book felt authentic in regards to aviation rules & policies.

A powerful personal story of author Edwidge Danticat‘s two fathers - her beloved biological father and his older brother, her Uncle Joseph, who raised her while her parents were earning a living in America.
Danticat weaves between the past & present as she shares the lives of her father & brother growing up during Haiti‘s colonial days to the present (2002) as she learns her father is battling a pulmonary disease. Moving and sorrowful.

#ToB23 #shortlisted This was an interesting study of a family dealing/living with grief/loss.
It‘s short on action but long on character study. While this book was good, I‘m not sure why it made the shortlist🤷🏼‍♀️
This was my last book from the shortlist - looking forward to discussing with the tournament crew.
#52Books23 #AboutSiblings #DoubleSpin February @TheAromaofBooks