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Category Archives: Adult
Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai
Hadeer Elsbai’s debut book, Daughters of Izdihar is an exciting tale of magic and the struggle for women’s rights inspired by Egyptian women’s quest for the vote. Continue reading
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
If you’re in the mood for a comfortingly cozy yet witchy (and witty) story, take a look at Sangu Mandanna’s debut adult book! Continue reading
Posted in Adult, Books, Fantasy, Print, Romance
Tagged contemporary fantasy, England, fantasy romance, South Asian, witches
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Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark
Who’s up for a steampunk mystery in 1912 Cairo, featuring a dapper young female agent? Continue reading
Good Neighbors by Stephanie Burgis
Here’s a sweet, uplifting and funny fantasy romance … between a semi-magical inventor and the necromancer down the road,. Continue reading
Posted in Adult, Books, Fantasy, Print, Reviews, Romance
Tagged fantasy romance, Stephanie Burgis
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Scales and Sensibility by Stephanie Burgis
In which I break from my reviews of middle grade fantasy to read a fantasy romance, with small dragons! Continue reading
Posted in Adult, Books, Fantasy, Romance
Tagged dragons, Regency England, Romance, Stephanie Burgis
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Double Menopause: What Fresh Hell is This and the Menopause Manifesto
In which I take on two books on the same topic for a head-to-head comparison. Continue reading
Posted in Adult, Books, nonfiction, Print
Tagged Adult Nonfiction, Dr. Jen Gunter, menopause, women's health
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Asian-American Graphic Novels 2020-2021
Here are all the Asian-American graphic novels published in the last two years I could find. Continue reading
Posted in Adult, Books, Graphic Novel, Lists, Middle Grade, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged Asian-American, graphic novels, teen graphic novels, youth graphic novels
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One Long, Two Short: The City We Became, Remote Control, and The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water
Here are some speculative fiction books written for adults that I’ve read (and enjoyed, of course!) this year – one full-length novel and two novellas. Continue reading
Posted in Adult, Fantasy, Print, Sci-Fi
Tagged Africa, Fantasy, Ghana, Malaysia, N.K. Jemisin, New York City, Nnedi Okorafor, science fiction, Zen Cho
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Knitting Detour
What I’ve been craving more than actual time permits these days is knitting, especially knitting in bright, happy colors. Here are some books to inspire! Continue reading
Posted in Adult, Books, nonfiction, Print, Reviews
Tagged Adult Nonfiction, knitting
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Thinky Thoughts: Four Nonfiction Books for Adults and Teens
Here are shorter takes on four recent nonfiction books for adults and teens. Continue reading
Posted in Adult, Audiobook, Books, Graphic Novel, nonfiction, Print, Reviews, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged Adult Nonfiction, democracy, politics, racism, self-help, teen nonfiction
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