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[she/her] I like to reward my brain getting thru dense non-fiction (mainly history, religion, social issues) with romance 💆🏽‍♀️💕

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A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk & Robot, #1)

The City of Brass (The Daevabad Trilogy, #1)

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The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and the Struggle for the Soul of Labor

The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward (A Christian Historian Challenges Racial Capitalism)

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Thoughts from 29% (page 115)

the longer she leans into this scam, the more concerned i am about how believable a reconciliation there will be in the end. her moral compass is seriously bent so with this suggested "solution" from Everett... i'm even more skeptical...

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And the Category Is.: Inside New York's Vogue, House, and Ballroom Community

Ricky Tucker

A 2023 Lambda Literary Award Finalist in Nonfiction An Electric Literature “Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Book of 2022” Selection A love letter to the legendary Black and Latinx LGBTQ underground subculture, uncovering its abundant legacy and influence in popular culture. What is Ballroom? Not a song, a documentary, a catchphrase, a TV show, or an individual pop star. It is an underground subculture founded over a century ago by LGBTQ African American and Latino men and women of Harlem. Arts-based and intersectional, it transcends identity, acting as a fearless response to the systemic marginalization of minority populations. Ricky Tucker pulls from his years as a close friend of the community to reveal the complex cultural makeup and ongoing relevance of house and Ballroom, a space where trans lives are respected and applauded, and queer youth are able to find family and acceptance. With each chapter framed as a “category” (Vogue, Realness, Body, et al.), And the Category Is . . . offers an impressionistic point of entry into this subculture, its deeply integrated history, and how it’s been appropriated for mainstream audiences. Each category features an exclusive interview with fierce LGBTQ/POC Ballroom members—Lee Soulja, Benjamin Ninja, Twiggy Pucci Garçon, and more—whose lives, work, and activism drive home that very category. At the height of public intrigue and awareness about Ballroom, thanks to TV shows like FX’s Pose , Tucker’s compelling narratives help us understand its relevance in pop culture, dance, public policy with regard to queer communities, and so much more. Welcome to the norm-defying realness of Ballroom.

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No Money, No Prospects, And I'm Frightened!

by tritsy

22 books

Spinster Romances! Historical Romances! For the girls who are never too late for love. These girls are on the shelf and they should be on yours too!

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A Substitute Wife for the Prizefighter (Victorian Prizefighters, #2)

Love and Other Scandals (Scandalous, #1)

The Spinster and the Rake (Never a Wallflower, #1)

Falling Into Bed with a Duke (The Hellions of Havisham, #1)

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Oliver Sacks 🤝 the Brain

by kriistiie

16 books

aka The Poet Laureate of Medicine 'His approach was not to fit the patient into a syndrome or disease, but to examine the ways in which an individual coped and adapted in unique ways to different neurological challenges. He recognized every human being as an individual with their own strengths and dignity, their own ways of experiencing the world.'

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The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales

An Anthropologist on Mars: Seven Paradoxical Tales

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What is your reading goal for this year? Share your goal ☕️

I started this year with reading 60 books but i read 105 books so far! this is my first year to read 100 books, i usually read between 20-50 books no more past 50!

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Hot for Slayer (Scared Sexy, #1)

Ali Hazelwood

When a vampire slayer loses all his memories, the only person who can help him is the vampire he’s tried to kill for centuries in this unforgettable short story by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood. When Aethelthryth—“Ethel” to her modern-day Manhattan neighbors—finds her sworn nemesis Lazlo Enyedi with no memory of who or what they are, an ancient hunt becomes an unexpected chance at forbidden passion. He’s crashing on her couch, solving her sudoku puzzles, and looking at her like she’s his eternal flame (minus the whole bursting-into-ashes part). As his memories slowly return, Ethel realizes she might be in danger of losing more than just her head… Ali Hazelwood’s Hot for Slayer is part of Scared Sexy, a deliciously dark collection of Halloween romance where things that go bump in the night might just steal your heart. These seductive stand-alone stories blend chills and heat in the perfect Halloween treat—each designed to be devoured in one sitting.

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Romance Starter Pack Vol I 💞🌹💋

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An introduction to the Romance genre, these books are part of the cultural zeitgeist or the 'canon' that many would recognize. Look for more niche titles in later Starter Pack volumes.

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couples with a licence to bang

by burntsunflowers

111 books

hey google, play sports car by tate mcrae 🏎️ theres just something about the risk of exhibitionism and contorting bodies in a confined space with rapidly decreasing oxygen 🥵 from secret hookups in a parking lot to saying fuck it cause you cant wait to make it to a bedroom, these romance books all feature explicit car scenes 🏁 theyll drive stick while you ride the stick🚦

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Hook, Line, and Sinker (Bellinger Sisters, #2)

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The Pain Gap: How Sexism and Racism in Healthcare Kill Women

Anushay Hossain

Explore real women’s tales of healthcare trauma and medical misogyny with this meticulously researched, in-depth examination of the women’s health crisis in America—and what we can do about it. When Anushay Hossain became pregnant in the US, she was so relieved. Growing up in Bangladesh in the 1980s, where the concept of women’s healthcare hardly existed, she understood how lucky she was to access the best in the world. But she couldn’t have been more wrong. Things started to go awry from the minute she stepped in the hospital, and after thirty hours of labor (two of which she spent pushing), Hossain’s epidural slipped. Her pain was so severe that she ran a fever of 104 degrees, and as she shook and trembled uncontrollably, the doctors finally performed an emergency C-section. Giving birth in the richest country on earth, Hossain never imagined she could die in labor. But she almost did. The experience put her on a journey to explore, understand, and share how women—especially women of color—are dismissed to death by systemic sexism in American healthcare. Following in the footsteps of feminist manifestos such as The Feminine Mystique and Rage Becomes Her , The Pain Gap is an eye-opening and stirring call to arms that encourages women to flip their “hysteria complex” on its head and use it to revolutionize women’s healthcare. This book tells the story of Hossain’s experiences—from growing up in South Asia surrounded by staggering maternal mortality rates to lobbying for global health legislation on Capitol Hill to nearly becoming a statistic herself. Along the way, she realized that a little fury might be just what the doctor ordered. Meticulously researched and deeply reported, this book explores real women’s traumatic experiences with America’s healthcare system—and empowers everyone to use their experiences to bring about the healthcare revolution women need.

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Margaux

Recommended?

I had absolutely ZERO idea this book existed… Are we recommending?? I rewatched the movies in 2020, and found them very cringe compared to my teen memories. Something about the balance of power of the characters just screams toxic in a way I did not see as a 14 year old… is it worth getting his POV?

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October TBR

Is this too early...

I planned out my October TBR today thanks to the Trick or Treatathon. What books or vibes (for the mood readers) are you hoping to have next month?

Here are the books I hope to read. Frankenstein Phantasma The baby Dragon Cafe The Ex Hex Vampires of El norte Slaves to Sensation Before the devil breaks you The hunger we pass down

I usually read about 6 books a month, so this might be a little more of a challenge. I also tried to spread out cozy/romance and gothic/horror. But idk how well I did. I guess I will find out if I slump through next month.

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Books that made you giggle and kick your feet 🤭

I’ve been reading a lot of serious books lately, and with everything going on in the world, I’ve been feeling pretty meh.

So0o, I’m looking for books that will pull me out of this slump and make me laugh.

What was the last book that brought you pure joy—whether it had you laughing out loud, giggling and kicking your feet, or squealing with excitement?

Mine were: • Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac – Leon’s humor is delightfully unhinged and chaotic in the best way. • Blood of Hercules – Alexis’s self-deprecating, sarcastic inner dialogue had me laughing out loud.

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A book you'd bring to the beach🏖

Do you take with you books to the beach? What goes into the decision of what book to bring? I'm planning a beach trip with my siblings tomorrow and ofc I'm bringing a book😎📚 Only thing is, I'm currently reading I Saw Ramallah and I have ~100 pages left but obv it's sort of a depressing read so not suitable for the beach😅 On the other hand, there are 2 other books on my radar that are part of a challenge I set for myself this year: The Familar by Leigh Bardugo & Homecoming by Kate Morton (sort of a mystery+thriller) I started Homecoming a while ago and I really like it, I put it on pause bc I'm solely reading for Palestine this month. It's a chunky book though😵‍💫 I haven't started The Familiar yet but my copy is tall (not really chunky but tall🙃) So Idk.. what do I pick? How do I decide? I'm leaning towards Homecoming but give me all your thoughts😂

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The Final Strife (Ending Fire, #1)

Saara El-Arifi

Red is the blood of the elite, of magic, of control. Blue is the blood of the poor, of workers, of the resistance. Clear is the blood of the slaves, of the crushed, of the invisible. Sylah dreams of days growing up in the resistance, being told she would spark a revolution that would free the empire from the red-blooded ruling classes’ tyranny. That spark was extinguished the day she watched her family murdered before her eyes. Anoor has been told she’s nothing, no one, a disappointment, by the only person who matters: her mother, the most powerful ruler in the empire. But when Sylah and Anoor meet, a fire burns between them that could consume the kingdom—and their hearts. Hassa moves through the world unseen by upper classes, so she knows what it means to be invisible. But invisibility has its uses: It can hide the most dangerous of secrets, secrets that can reignite a revolution. And when she joins forces with Sylah and Anoor, together these grains of sand will become a storm. As the empire begins a set of trials of combat and skill designed to find its new leaders, the stage is set for blood to flow, power to shift, and cities to burn. Book One of The Ending Fire Trilogy

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