Rosh ~catching up slowly~’s Comments (group member since Mar 06, 2022)

Rosh ~catching up slowly~’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Two graphic novels about two incredible historical women. Unfortunately, both books don't do justice to them. They are worth reading for the facts, though.

1. Surrounded: America’s First School for Black Girls, 1832 by Wilfrid Lupano

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2. The Incredible Nellie Bly: Journalist, Investigator, Feminist, and Philanthropist by Luciana Cimino

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Send Flowers by Emily Buchanan

Looks like a love story, and it is one. Not of the regular kind but the creepy kind. Mixed opinion.
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Needle and Bone by Tonya Mitchell

A gripping historical suspense with paranormal undertones. Excellent in story as well as atmosphere.
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A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

Not as good as her debut adult cozy fantasy, but a nice entertainer nonetheless.
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The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens

A dual-timeline mystery, with the historical timeline being focussed on the Bosnian war. Triggering content, but great storyline. My first book by this author, and it won't be the last.
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Snore, Sneeze, Burp by Moira Butterfield

Combines fun body noises with scientific knowledge. A good option for kids.
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Stories of the True by Jeyamohan

I'd been looking forward to reading the translation of this Tamil writer's work, but it turned out too meandering for my taste.
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The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark

The author is very talented, but this isn't her best work, IMHO.
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Squid Boy Raven Girl by R.R. Davis

Partially a case of "it's not you, it's me.' Never thought a book with such a cover would be so disturbing.
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The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam by Megan Bannen

A mostly disappointing ending to the Hart and Mercy series. 2025 just isn't my year when it comes to series reads. 😕
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Did you know that Trevor Noah has written another book?

Into the Uncut Grass

This one is a reflective illustrated chapter book for kids and adults. I loved its themes.
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A Twist of Fate by Se-ah Jang

This contemporary mystery could have been as outstanding as the cover, but either the writing style or the translation (or possibly both) fail.
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Some amazing children's fiction for your gift-giving consideration:

1. Itty Bitty Betty Blob Makes a Splash by Constance Lombardo

This series will make the perfect gift for Halloween without scaring little ones.
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2. Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town by Li Chen

Who wouldn't like to read stories of a kitten detective?
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3. Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o

Could have been amazing, but even as is, this book offers a great lesson.
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The Bluestockings by Wendi Nunnery

A good character-driven contemporary fiction with a great (and convoluted) surprise in the final quarter.
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The Third Act of Theo Gruene by Talya Tate Boerner

If you can tolerate an overly precocious child character, this book might still click better with you. Mine is an outlier opinion.
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What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah

Easily the best short story collection I have read so far in 2025.
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Circe by Madeline Miller

I am a bit of an outlier on this one, but it was just an okay one-time read for me.
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The Whispers by Ashley Audrain

A domestic drama. Not as good as the author's debut work, but a good (dark) entertainer.
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Time of the Child by Niall Williams

Almost similar to its companion novel "This is Happiness", but the effect was even more meandering this time around. Still, a great option for prose lovers.
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The Prophecy by Lisa Zimmermann

An urban fantasy possible better for older YA/NA readers.
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