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Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars: A Dangerous Trans Girl’s Confabulous Memoir

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White Tears/Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color

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White Tears/Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color

Ruby Hamad

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I’ve been feeling so beat down by my workplace, I thought it was finally time I pick up this book. Only a few pages in and I know I made the right decision.

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White Tears/Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color

Ruby Hamad

This explosive book of history and cultural criticism argues that white feminism has been a weapon of white supremacy and patriarchy deployed against Black and Indigenous women and all colonized women. It offers a long-overdue validation of the experiences of women of color. Taking us from the slave era—when white women fought in court to keep "ownership" of their slaves—through the centuries of colonialism—when they offered a soft face for brutal tactics—to the modern workplace, White Tears/Brown Scars</i< tells the story of white women's active participation in campaigns of oppression. Examining subjects as varied as The Hunger Games, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the viral BBQ Becky video, and nineteenth-century lynchings of Mexicans in the American Southwest, Ruby Hamad builds a powerful argument about the entrenched systems of white supremacy that we are socialized within, a reality that we must apprehend in order to fight.

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Stay True

Hua Hsu

In the eyes of eighteen-year-old Hua Hsu, the problem with Ken—with his passion for Dave Matthews, Abercrombie & Fitch, and his fraternity—is that he is exactly like everyone else. Ken, whose Japanese American family has been in the United States for generations, is mainstream; for Hua, the son of Taiwanese immigrants, who makes ’zines and haunts Bay Area record shops, Ken represents all that he defines himself in opposition to. The only thing Hua and Ken have in common is that, however they engage with it, American culture doesn’t seem to have a place for either of them. But despite his first impressions, Hua and Ken become friends, a friendship built on late-night conversations over cigarettes, long drives along the California coast, and the successes and humiliations of everyday college life. And then violently, senselessly, Ken is gone, killed in a carjacking, not even three years after the day they first meet. Determined to hold on to all that was left of one of his closest friends—his memories—Hua turned to writing. Stay True is the book he’s been working on ever since. A coming-of-age story that details both the ordinary and extraordinary, Stay True is a bracing memoir about growing up, and about moving through the world in search of meaning and belonging.

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candanchanread

Aug 28, 2025

Enjoyment: Quality: Characters: Plot:

DNF at p 148

I came here to enjoy an escapist gothic story, not to read about pretentious and creepy ass racist/sexist white men.

Like, the scariest thing about this book is just how atrocious white men are. The only thing haunting their house is their fucking audacity.

The author tried capturing a gothic vibe by diving deep into the details, but unfortunately that shit bores me. Also the white men completely ruined any kind of atmosphere building for me.

I migghhhtt come back to this book because even though I absolutely ABHOR the white male characters, this book has good discussions of race, gender, and colonialism in the 1950's AND features a strong willed dark skinned female lead who fights back against the oppressive notions of her time. Maybe when I'm more ready to face the terrible truth that is reality. For now, I'm still burying my head into fiction that helps me forget real life exists.

Content warnings / heavy topics of this book: colonialism, incest, medical abuse, eugenics, sexual predators / assault, rape

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The Sacrifice

Rin Chupeco

An island oasis turns deadly when a terrifying legend threatens to kill off visitors one by one in this haunting novel from the highly acclaimed author of The Girl from the Well and the Bone Witch trilogy. Pristine beaches, lush greenery, and perfect weather, the island of Kisapmata would be the vacation destination...if not for the curse. The Philippine locals speak of it in hushed voices and refuse to step foot on the island. They know the lives it has claimed. They won't be next. A Hollywood film crew won't be dissuaded. Legend claims a Dreamer god sleeps, waiting to grant unimaginable powers in exchange for eight sacrifices. The producers are determined to document the evidence. And they convince Alon, a local teen, to be their guide. Within minutes of their arrival, a giant sinkhole appears, revealing a giant balete tree with a mummified corpse entwined in its gnarled branches. And the crew start seeing strange visions. Alon knows they are falling victim to the island's curse. If Alon can't convince them to leave, there is no telling who will survive. Or how much the Dreamer god will destroy... Creepy and suspenseful, The Sacrifice is perfect for readers looking for: * Spooky, scary books for young adults * Horror novels * Ghost story books for teens * East Asian folklore

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Assata: An Autobiography

Assata Shakur

On May 2, 1973, Black Panther Assata Shakur (aka JoAnne Chesimard) lay in a hospital, close to death, handcuffed to her bed, while local, state, and federal police attempted to question her about the shootout on the New Jersey Turnpike that had claimed the life of a white state trooper. Long a target of J. Edgar Hoover's campaign to defame, infiltrate, and criminalize Black nationalist organizations and their leaders, Shakur was incarcerated for four years prior to her conviction on flimsy evidence in 1977 as an accomplice to murder. This intensely personal and political autobiography belies the fearsome image of JoAnne Chesimard long projected by the media and the state. With wit and candor, Assata Shakur recounts the experiences that led her to a life of activism and portrays the strengths, weaknesses, and eventual demise of Black and White revolutionary groups at the hand of government officials. The result is a signal contribution to the literature about growing up Black in America that has already taken its place alongside The Autobiography of Malcolm X and the works of Maya Angelou. Two years after her conviction, Assata Shakur escaped from prison. She was given political asylum by Cuba, where she now resides.

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Under Japanese Occupation

by loveislikebread

26 books

Historical fiction and non-fiction set in and/or are about countries that were under Japanese occupation.

Recommendations are welcome. 🙏🏻

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The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II

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R. F. KUANG work

What is your opinion on R. F. Kuang work? I feel like everyone either really love it or hate it I tried to pick up Babel a few months ago but had a hard time getting into the story and when it was time to give it back to my local library I didn't even read a hundred pages Should I try to pick it up again or another of her work or do you guys think it's not worth it?

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favourite LGBT+ couples in literature?

hey lovely people! as it says in the title, I'd love to know what your favourite LGBT+ book couples are. they can be side characters, from old or new books, from graphic novels or manga, from non-romance books, I don't mind! for context, I'm very much a sucker for a good romantic plotline, and I'd love to expand my horizons beyond the 20 or so queer books that I see recommended regularly. no shade to those popular books, of course, but I'd love to know what your personal favourites are!! :)

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Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha, #1)

Tomi Adeyemi

They killed my mother. They took our magic. They tried to bury us. Now we rise. Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope. Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good. Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy.

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I Can Fix Her

Rae Wilde

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books with wild concepts

i love books where you realize you can just write about anything. like hell yeah bro excellent use of free will. does anyone have any fav reads that are like this?

edit: same goes for books with unique formats! i eat those up every time

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Philippines: Understanding a country's struggles

by superllaine

19 books

Fiction and non-fiction books to help understand the long history of the Philippines' struggles in the hands of its political leaders and the devastation of natural disasters, in the wake of recent 2025 events.

open to recs and corrections!

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Some People Need Killing: A Memoir of Murder in My Country

False Nostalgia: The Marcos “Golden Age” Myths and How to Debunk Them

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What's a song that reminds you of a specific book?

What's the book, what's the song, and why this pairing? I know there are playlists inspired by specific books or evoke certain vibes that match what you're reading. But I want to know if you've ever come across a song and you immediately think of a specific book! It could be the vibes, it could be because of the lyrics and its meaning, it could be the music video! It could even be that you can visualize one of the characters singing it (in their head, in the shower, at karaoke, in their car, etc.) at one point in their story.

I listen to a lot of moody, heartbroken, sadboi hours songs and I realise that some songs I always think, damn I wanna read a book about that 😔

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Other Second-Hand Book Websites?

Now I love ThriftBooks but I was wondering if anyone out there has used other websites like ThriftBooks.

I’ve heard of World of Books before and would be willing to try them out. Or should I just stick to ThriftBooks?

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