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Nightbitch: A Positive Perspective
Now, I read a lot of weird books, but this is definitely one of the weirder books that I have read.
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A Nobleman’s Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel
The romance was heartfelt with plenty of steam. The stakes were heavy. The conflict felt genuine and resolved in a very satisfying manner.
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The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat
This book is equal parts fascinating and terrifying. The clinical tales described within tell us of patients the author has encountered as a neurologist. And I am learning so much. I think?
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Symphony For The City Of The Dead
This book follows Dmitri Shostakovich, the composer of the Leningrad Symphony, also known as Symphony No. 7. This symphony was broadcast throughout Leningrad, and they even used loud speakers to ensure the Germans heard it as well. It has become a symbol of resistance to fascism and totalitarianism as well as speaking to the strength…
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Persepolis: A Positive Perspective
Persepolis is a well-written and beautifully drawn window into the history and culture of Iran. The author provides a front row seat to her family’s struggle to survive and adapt to the changing world around them.
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Watercress: A Positive Perspective
The illustrations in this book are absolutely gorgeous. And it helps to teach your kids to be grateful as well as giving them insight into Chinese culture. It may even leave you craving a salad.
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Maud’s Line: A Positive Perspective
Maud is a headstrong, fun-loving eighteen year old and provides a great window into life on these allotments in Eastern Oklahoma in 1928. You follow her and her family as they attempt to hold on to aspects of a culture that many are trying to take from them.
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Fruits Basket: A Positive Perspective
Both the manga and the anime are beautifully done. The art is great. The characters all have depth. I genuinely care about every single one of these characters. Considering there are 12 Sohma family members that can turn into animals, two female best friends, a grandfather, coworkers, and more, this is an impressive feat.
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Hild: A Positive Perspective
The character of Hild is a strong-willed woman who finds her place in a world where strong-willed women have to lead more from the shadows than the stage.
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Slouching Towards Bethlehem: A Positive Perspective
These stories are a reflection of their time and place. Despite never visiting California and not being alive when these stories were originally written, I did not feel out of place as a reader. Everything on the page comes alive.