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36. A book published in the last 3 years (2016, 2017, 2018) by an author you haven't read before
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I have this one on my physical bookshelf. I like informative detail on subjects as well, so I might need to get to it soon.
I'm reading America's First Daughter by Stephanie Dray.I want to read more historical fiction without all the romance. This one seems like a hood good candidate. Plus, the author shares my name.
- What are you reading for this category? Paradox Bound- Why did you choose this book? It was one of the interesting books in my TBR that I had never gotten around to read. There ere some problems with the logic, but considering that the entire premise is paradoxes, I guess that should be expected.
What are you reading for this category?I read A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Why did you choose this book?
I had seen good reviews of it and people thought highly of the author
- What are you reading for this category? I read Sing, Unburied, Sing, published in 2017- Why did you choose this book? It was BotM for Ghost Story, but I already read my ghost story, so I just looked for another category where the book could fit :). I am really happy I had the opportunity to read it, I don't think I would have read it if it had not be chosen by the group :D
I read A Secret History of Witches by Louisa Morgan, published in 2017. I read it for my book club, and it was not a huge success.
I read When Breath Becomes Air for this week. I chose this book because it is about a topic that interests me.
- What are you reading for this category?I read Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
- Why did you choose this book?
The novel won the Booker last year, and I saw it in the bookshop and decided that it was time.
Books mentioned in this topic
Lincoln in the Bardo (other topics)When Breath Becomes Air (other topics)
A Secret History of Witches (other topics)
Sing, Unburied, Sing (other topics)
A Gentleman in Moscow (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
George Saunders (other topics)Louisa Morgan (other topics)
Amor Towles (other topics)
Lisa See (other topics)
Sarah Perry (other topics)
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The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See
Why did you choose this book?
Pu'er is among my favorite types of tea, and I rea..."
I loved this book, it was amazing. Lisa See is one of my favorite authors because of the amount of detail she puts into her writing. I learn so much from her books, and the stories themselves are great too.