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“Twelve-year-old Ebun told sixteen-year-old Monife that she didn’t believe in curses. “That’s fine,” said Monife, between the slow chewing of gum, “but what if the curse believes in you?”
Oh I am going to love this book. What a way to start. My father said something similar to me about ghosts when I was younger.
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I don't usually enjoy feeling confused in a book, but I let go and just went with the flow (thank you to an amazing audiobook narrator that made that possible) and am so glad I did!
A book that is delicious in its prose and full of so much wonder, magic, and heart. While I can appreciate the art of discussing big ideas like creation, reincarnation, and what it all means -> these ideas had me floating in space in the first third...
what really gets me is when a book can capture the essence of what it is to be human. Mehta absolutely did that with our sisters, and I absolutely fell in love with the spirit of these 2 brash, brilliant, beautiful girls.
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Cursed Daughters
Oyinkan Braithwaite
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The kind of book that you can read again and again and see new layers of meaning in (or just read the Pagebound forum alongside, since there are sooo many great posts with close reading).
Visceral, unflinching, heady with Waldo's unique voice, I found myself emotionally wrecked for much of the book. Happy to be released from its grip, since it's a dark headspace to live in, but it's a worthwhile and important trip.
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Half His Age
Jennette McCurdy
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Not sure this is the right place to post this, but I was wondering if there is a place where I can read more about how Pagebound is funded? How do they make money/how do the owners make a salary/what is their long term investment plan? Is this public information? If someone could direct me to anywhere where the owners have discussed this, I’ll high five you 🙏 Thanks!
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1lucyPagebound commented on a post from the Founder Announcements forum
Our next Special Event will celebrate Japanese literature, culture and its influence on the world. Like the sakura (cherry blossom) trees Japan gifts other nations to promote cross-cultural exchange, we hope reading these books together will connect the global Pagebound community. We've intentionally selected a broad range of genres and authors to spotlight, so everyone can find a book they're interested in. This event will run from March 15 to April 15.
Check out the Special Events page (in the More tab on the app, or click the pink banner on the Discuss page on web).
The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop by Takuya Asakura: a translated Japanese magical realism novel about a mysterious bookshop that appears during cherry blossom season (vibes: cozy, poignant)
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki: a metafictional novel about belonging & home, identity & immigration. Ozeki is the first practicing Zen Buddhist priest to be shortlisted for the Booker Prize (vibes: literary, meditative) - check triggers
The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji: a 1987 translated Japanese murder mystery novel (vibes: a classic "whodunit")
Geisha, A Life by Mineko Iwasaki: a memoir from Japan's most celebrated geisha in Kyoto's Gion district during the 1960s & 70s (the UK title is Geisha of Gion). Iwasaki was one of the geisha's interviewed by Arthur Golden for his book Memoirs of a Geisha that fictionalized her story. It included many inaccuracies, and here, Iwasaki sets the record straight.
What's a Special Event? Each quarter, we run a short 1 month readalong showcasing diverse voices in literature. Read one of the selections and comment or post in the forum during the Readalong to earn a special badge. Unlike Seasonal Readalongs, you do not earn a special badge for reading all the selections.
Excited to see the discussions for this event!
Happy Reading, Jennifer & Lucy
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