Friday Book Debrief Vol 44
Every week we’re sharing what our some of our writers are currently reading.
For all of our US readers, we now have our own Bookshop! You can find the full list of the below books here and with every purchase you will be helping local independent bookstores! If you do not live in the US please support your local independent stores, lots are now doing local deliveries and they need your help more then ever in these uncertain times. - ❤️
Bag Of Bones by Stephen King - Courtney
You cannot go through spooky season without at least one King book. Mike Noonan is grieving the sudden death of his pregnant wife and decides escapes to his solitary lake house to combat his writers block. SPOOKINESS ENSUES!
Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok - Melissa
My commute is longer than ever before, so I have a LOT of time for reading on the train. And thank goodness for that, because this book is amazing - I've found myself not wanting to put it down even when I get to my stop.
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia - Lauren
In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, and Spooky Season, I am currently reading Mexican Gothic. Only 50 pages in, but the descriptive imagery is stunning and I can tell things are about to get creepy. Our very own Jessica Maria reviewed and raved about it, what more could you want?!
The Tunnel by Ernesto Sabato - Karen
"It should be sufficient to say that I am Juan Pablo Castel, the painter who killed Maria Iribarne. I imagine that the trial is still in everyone's mind and that no further information about myself is necessary."
So begins Sabato's The Tunnel and if that doesn't get you swept into the story right away then I don't know what will. Coming to this book reminded me of my past dalliances with existentialism, nihilism, and absurdism. All relics of my past that still warm my soul! I'm only a few pages into this book but I'm loving it so far, plus it's from an Argentine writer.
Love and Other Thought Experiments by Sophie Ward - Cat
This book wasn't what I expected. And even after I got used to its style, it took a very unexpected turn. Each of the ten interconnected chapters in this book is told from the point of view of a different character. Each starts with - and is inspired by - a different philosophical thought experiment. Ward's writing is precise, but intimate. A wonderful balance of whimsy and serious ideas that bring you to challenge your perceptions of (un)reality.
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia - Mel
Slow and meandering, the first hundred or so pages act as an unsettling fog which obscures the disturbing heart of the story. I’m obsessed.
Humiliation by Paulina Flores - Marian
This collection of short stories by Chilean author Flores are quiet, yet potent reads. The writing is spare and dispassionate but the themes of shame and humiliation are universal.
Dawson’s Fall by Roxana Robinson - Karla
This historical fiction novel is set in 1889 and follows Frank Dawson, a veteran as he navigates life after the war. It spans several years of Dawson’s family and life amid a turbulent time in history.
Eliot Ness And The Mad Butcher: Hunting America’s Deadliest Unidentified Serial Killer At the Dawn of Criminology by Max Allan Collins and A. Brad Schwartz - MAGGIE
Since it’s been a hot second since ya gal has hit up some true crime, I am so excited to dig into this one. I often stumble upon true crime and I am hoping this one rocks my world, while simultaneously leaving breathing room and respect for the victims.
Fiebre Tropical by Juliana Delgado Lopera - Jessica Maria
I’ve taken to reading this aloud right before bed, the writing is so delightful. The weaving between English and Spanish feels familiar, like talking to my mom, or my cousins in Panama, and I wanted to hear it out loud because it makes me smile. I need things that make me smile these days!
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell - PL
After the mother of all readers block, I pulled this one off the shelf and I haven't stopped turning pages since.
An enormous house in Chelsea (London, England) is inherited by the protagonist which has been abandoned and left to rot for decades. Or has it? Mystery, murder and secret siblings ensue. So far, so excellent.
Mình có lần lướt đọc mấy trao đổi trên mạng شيخ روحاني thì thấy nhắc nên cũng tò mò mở ra xem thử cho biết. Mình không tìm hiểu sâu جلب الحبيب chỉ xem qua trong thời gian ngắn để quan sát bố cục جلب الحبيب cách sắp xếp شيخ روحاني các mục và trình bày nội شيخ روحاني dung tổng thể. Cảm giác là các phần được trình bày khá gọn, các Huren Berlin mục rõ ràng nên đọc lướt cũng không bị rối với mình như Hurentest Berlin vậy là đủ để nắm tin cơ bản rồi. جلب الحبيب
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Chaque semaine, j'attends avec impatience ces débriefs littéraires! Le choix de "Mexican Gothic" me parle particulièrement, car j'adore les récits qui mêlent mystère et ambiance troublante. J'ai récemment commencé à explorer des lectures captivantes pendant mes trajets, et ces recommandations sont idéales pour pimenter mes pauses. En parlant de créativité, j'ai découvert un site où l'on peut transformer des photos d'animaux en art, ce qui ajoute une touche personnelle à ma bibliothèque. Jetez un œil ici: PetPortraitHub.
L'article sur les lectures de la semaine est tellement inspirant! J'adore particulièrement le choix de "Mexican Gothic"; les descriptions doivent vraiment plonger le lecteur dans l'ambiance. En ce moment, j'essaie de découvrir de nouveaux livres lors de mes trajets quotidiens, et ces recommandations sont parfaites pour élargir mes horizons littéraires. En parlant de créativité, je me suis récemment amusé à transformer des photos de mes animaux de compagnie en art avec un générateur de portraits, c'est une façon amusante de donner vie à leurs images. Si vous êtes intéressé, vous pouvez le trouver ici PetPortraitHub.
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Love seeing what everyone's reading this spooky season! From Stephen King to Mexican Gothic, this weekly roundup always gives me great recs. Perfect companion for downtime between Blocky Xtreme sessions! 🏍️📚