I found this whole section about the history of American capitalism being linked to Protestant reformation fascinating!

“So even though it‘s true that not everyone who joins and stays in abusive religion is troubled or unintelligent, it‘s equally true that finding yourself ears-deep in that kind of cultish quandary couldn‘t happen to “just anyone.” We‘ll learn more about why some people have instincts like Flor‘s, and others don‘t, in part 4.”

Discuss on “brainwashing” is so fascinating. Perfect outdoor reading day

Hmmm why is it all this talk about confirmation bias seems so familiar

Enjoying some time outside while learning about the language of cults and “cultish” behavior. Anyone else fascinated by how cults work and evolve?

“They have been credited with nothing: they remain surplus women of no significance, girls deemed unfit for history and destined to be minor figures.”

Very excited to finally be starting this! Already I find this writing style engaging 💗

Reading the chapter about intersectional feminism before the term was coined.
“To experience the pain of race hatred or to witness that pain is not to understand it‘s origin, evolution, or impact on world history.”

#blm #blackvoices #feminism #intersectional #classics

Bedtime reading! I technically started this last night but only read first few pages to make sure I wanted it to be next. I‘m already loving these families feuding.

#blackvoices

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“To be an oppressor is dehumanizing and anti-human in nature, as it is to be a victim. [...] it teaches our blood brothers to feel ashamed that they care for us, and denies all men the emotional life that would act as a humanizing, self-affirming force in third lives.”

Best description why patriarchy is bad for EVERYONE I think I‘ve read?!

#classics #feminism #intersectional

Historical fiction about immigrants to Argentina and the rise of tango from music for the lowest classes to worldwide popularity. Beginning in 1913, it is the story of Leda‘s unexpected widowhood, her talent as a violinist, her living as a man so she can preform onstage, and her romantic relationships with women. 🌈 💗4/5 ⭐️
#LGBTQ #Pride #historical

Throughout American history, the racial imperialism of whites has supported the custom of scholars using the term “women” even if they are referring solely to the experience of white women. Yet such a custom, whether practiced consciously or unconsciously, perpetuates racism in that it denies the existence of non-white women in American.

#feminism #classic #intersectionalfeminism #BLMreading #blackvoices

My finally tally for @DeweysReadathon #deweyoct readathon! About 4.5 hours was audiobook. Overall it was great weekend for some snuggles and putting a dent in this Joe Hill collection 🖤

We are supposed to have gloomy day with light rain all day. Perfect weather for @DeweysReadathon #readathon ! I‘m about 3 hours down and hoping to have decent showing though definitely not the full 24 or even 20.

I forgot how long this was! I first read It over a decade ago and decided on a reread with Chapter 2 coming out soon. Already slipping back into these characters feels so familiar even and I‘m hoping the reread stands up to my memory. Watson will just have to have some extra snuggles! 🤡🔪

#pennywise #lightson

The fact that not all lives are valued equally in the [American] media was a painful lesson for me to learn on many levels

💔#Africa #journalism

And hit my goal! The weather being so hot and humid helped convince Watson we needed more inside time and snuggles. I finished 4 books and am half way through 2 new ones! I think I‘ll just read for a little bit longer.... #24in48 #readathon #dogsoflitsy

Good morning! I started this late last night and really 💗 it so far! I don‘t read a lot of YA but Maureen Johnson might be adding to my TBR 🤷🏻‍♀️

I hit about 13.5 hrs yesterday with ~4 hrs being audio. I may be able to actually hit 24 🤞#24in48 #readathon

Next up for #24in48 #readathon - I‘m about 10.5 hours down and finished 3 books (2 were closed to finished)! Now some cold brew coffee and short stories

Short break so my dog could chase squirrels and have an excuse for frozen watermelon 🍉
Now hoping to finish some romance before dinner! #kissingbooks #readathon #24in48

Lunch break with chilled noddles and lot of water. I‘ve stated this NFL romance and so far find it enjoyable. It‘s my first sports related romance so I‘m not sure how it‘ll compare. I‘m about 3.5 hours down. Happy #readathon

I finished my first book! I got a late start for #24in48 #readathon but I‘m not too worried. The heat index is supposed to hit 110 today so I will be inside with books and watermelon.

This book is bananas! The #audiobook is read by the detective and only 6hrs. There are some facts that he repeats a few times but I‘m still really enjoying his narration!

I‘m ~4 hr into this #audiobook and can‘t tell if I should finish. I‘m finding the parts I really enjoy are the quotes and opinions compiled from/about others. But the actual memoir parts, while full of beautiful sentences, feel whiny and self absorbed. Her attempt to discuss the inequality of addiction portrayals so far feels superficial? Am I being too harsh? Should I keep trying this one?

Somehow I always forget how Saga can make me unexpectedly cry.

Change of scenery and book! Finished first book (it was great) and about 1.5 hours audiobook for 5 total hours under my belt. Now trying to enjoy the 60 degree weather! #readathon #deweysapril

Good morning and happy Readathon day! I‘m hoping to finish this one first - it‘s my first Megan Abbott and I was surprised by how much I love the writing!

I had last minute change of plans and can now participate in the @DeweysReadathon tomorrow! This is my quickly cobbled together #tbr because I love options? Since there‘s been no planning I‘m really only hoping to hit 16 hrs but excited anyway! #readathon

Really excited to read this after all the hype and since I work in healthcare. The prologue already has me hooked!

Shoveling and laundry done ✅
My first #cozy for the #WinterStormReadathon - it took a while to get into this one but I think it‘s finally hooked my interest

We didn‘t get nearly as much snow as they had called for but it is icy and freezing out! I made a big pot of potato soup and plan on books, snuggles and layers! Impromptu readathon anyone?

Morning read = coffee + snuggles + twisty gothic! The lump under the blanket is my dog Watson.

This book continues to make me so sad and so angry at the same time. I just don‘t understand

The author is doing an amazing job with such a difficult subject, I‘m only able to read small bits before needing to read something else.

Wtf Mississippi and Alabama!?!?

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I‘m taking this book in small doses but definitely feel like it‘s important. This chapter is devoted to prostitution rings and young women trafficked in Mexico.

“They have a lovely life, cows. It ends, of course, in the slaughterhouse. The end is a disaster. For everybody, though, the same thing. Evil grabs us when we are sleeping; pain and disintegration lie in wait.”

My first Munro 💗

Which Sci-fi hero are you? I got Binti and my first reaction is I‘m not worthy!

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Evening reading! 📖🍷This has been on my tbr for awhile but with all the talk of the caravan I moved it to my next read. May come in handy for those upcoming family gatherings too

I struggle with what to think about this book. Sanford Clark never gave interviews, didn‘t write about his experience and only spoke of it once to one of his sons. Yet this is told from his perspective with lots of details. The above is the only reference page. I don‘t doubt that these were horrific crimes but it feels like lots of artistic license. It felt opportunistic to me. This one also has all the TW. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Today is the first day of Fall! It‘s easily my favorite time of year with cooler weather, Halloween, and leaves changing. 🍁This year I‘m going to try to read a short story (at least one) every day to get down my tbr. #Fallintoshortstories

Also that lump on the left is my dog snuggling under the blanket 😁

The words are flaccid, and the things I used to find sacred are torment. I‘m stepping into my own undertow. My own valley is closing in on me.

Pg 17 and already a raw read. #FirstNation

This is scary how prophetic this book is and I‘m only a few pages in. A presidential candidate that wants a throw back to “simpler times,” condemns violence he stirs up with mild language open to interpretation, and an actual quote “Help us make America great again”. ⁉️🤯

This book reads so much like a historical murder mystery I have to continually remind myself it‘s nonfiction! It‘s so crazy and so much detailed research.💀🔪🖤

Yesterday I did ~6 hr of yard work. Today Watson and I snuggle while I read 💗🐶📖 #dogsoflitsy

Morning read with some snuggles. I started this early this week on my lunch break bc I thought it was a novella. It definitely isn‘t but I‘m loving it anyway! Where else can you get robots + demigods + queer teen + cross dressing politician? 👌🤖

Not bad for my first #24in48 with my dog! I finished 2 comics and put big dents in 3 different books. And it‘s always fun to see everyone‘s updates 📖

The sun is out in between rain mists! I‘m about 6 hours of reading completed but I haven‘t finished a book yet. Round two ☕️ 🍫📖! And Watson gets to play outside. #24in48

Quick break for lunch and laundry! I started tagged book and a mystery is exactly what I needed 💗
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They are calling for rain off and on all weekend - perfect #readathon weather! I managed about 34 min last night before crashing. Happy reading everyone! #24in48

This is my first attempt of the #24in48 since adopting my dog. I stocked up on some graphic novels and comics but have no other real plan. I will be happy to hit 12 hours!

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