The Museum of Second Chances by Jo Leevers: A book I am currently 63% through and loving. Set in small Cornish town, its about a 61 year old museum curator who runs a maritime curiosities museum that's on the verge of being closed. Enter a group of enthusiastic locals and a motley crew of folks who form new friendships and old secrets are slowly being unearthed.
Sweet and hopeful and sad but lovely.
Obstetrix by Naomi Kritzer: A book set in our near (scary) future where America is slowly running out of OB-GYNs because of abortion bans, our main protagonist is Doctor who gets abducted by a religious cult to deliver babies.
It was a scary reminder of where American society might head given how things are going.
Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson: A Literary thriller, something I don't usually enjoy. But this one I quite enjoyed. A quiet read set in 1954 about a murder trial of a Japanese-American man and how years of prejudice stemming from WW-II Japanese internment camps plays a role in his perceived crime.
Too Small Tola by Atinuke: A children's book from Nigeria about a tiny girl with big spirit. A sweet and heartwarming read.
Hollywood, Ending by John Green: Such a pleasure to read John Green after nine years!
Just as wonderful and smooth and easy as always.
It's about two young actors working on a movie, falling in love and dealing with the aftermaths of troubled childhoods.
TW: CSA.
Then I read two very hyped, "twisty" thrillers which didn't really dazzle me.
I guessed the main twist from a mile off.
Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang, about influencers and their lifestyles was strictly OK.
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham was fun to begin with but by the end is was easily guessable.
Jacaranda by Gael Faye: This book took me to Rwanda and I saw the lingering effects of the genocide and hate and bigotry. I was nervous reading this book because I knew it would break my heart. Set from 1994 to 2020 this was such a moving read.
99 Thoughts on Ganesha by Devdutt Patnaik: This was my Ganesh Chatuthi read and I loved reading about the rituals, history, mythology and stories about Ganpu.
A Temple of no Gods by Manav Kaul: A story about childhood friendships, coming of age, love & yearning. And a touch of magic realism and messed up families. My second book by the author and I am excited to read more by him.
No Regrets by Kaveree Bamzai: A non-fiction read about how women can and should live a life with no regrets.Tips on how to navigate life as a working mom and raising a family without sacrificing yourself and your own ambitions and goals.
Impetuous Women by Shikhandin: A re-read. Short stories about not-so-perfect women,
Before You Were Anne by Emiko Jean: A thriller I actually enjoyed. Though I did guess the perpetrator by 56%, I still enjoyed reading it. Set in Japan and the US, this is story about betrayal, love and secrets.
Muneca by Cynthia Gomez: A lovely gothic, sapphic take about witchcraft and magic and women coming together to get even. I loved this short little book so much, I couldn't put it down.
The Forbidden Notebook by Alba De Cespedes: Written and set in 1951, this book is still sadly relevant. Its about a housewife writing a diary and feeling like she's doing something illicit. Finding time for herself feels like a crime, and like she's cheating on her chores. There was something so heartbreaking and sad about our main character. A book I still enjoyed very much.
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I also read and loved A Family Matter by Claire Lynch which was a wonderful contemporary read
Read Taipie Story by Rebecca F. Kuang which I didn't like love. It was OK.
Read City of Widows by Nadia Hashimi and it felt too long and not her best work in my opinion.
Read a cozy Japanese book called The Nine Lives of A Bookshop Cat and it was nice. Sad and sweet and magical.
Read short stories by Pushkin and really enjoyed them.
Read a wonderful book called How Lucky Am I and it was perfect. Highly recommend.
Read some weird girl lit: Fallow by Sarah Anderson, something I enjoyed for most part.
Goddess of Filth by V. Castro which was spooky and fun and satisfying.
Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente, which was lowkey odd.
I also read some children's books.
Nature's Tiny Miracle Bees by Britta Teckentrup.
Still Stuck by Shinsuke Yoshitake.
Mixed by Arree Chung.
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Dewdrop by Katie O'Neill.
All these books were darling.
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That's my September Reading Wrap-Up.
I haven't done one of these in forever and this took so long because my left hand is still wonky and typing is still a little difficult.
But I did it.
I can't believe I read 30 books in 30 Days!!!!
Go me!
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