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Good Talk by Mira Jacob

Posted on May 12, 2019May 12, 2019 by vicky

Mira Jacob is amazing. Loved her novel, love this graphic memoir. Jacob’s son’s innocent questions frame a discussion on race, family, and much more. #25wordbookreviews

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Help by Simon Amstell

Posted on April 24, 2019 by vicky

My addiction to British memoirs audiobooks led me here. I imagine Amstell’s stand-up is funnier than this longer form can manage, but it’s still entertaining. #25wordbookreview (link)

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Wolfpack by Abby Wambach

Posted on April 24, 2019 by vicky

I am obsessed with Abby’s in-real-life Wolfpack so these stars are for her extraordinary efforts to raise up women. The book is just an intro. #25wordbookreview (link)

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Normal People by Sally Rooney

Posted on April 24, 2019 by vicky

I wanted to hate this book on account of its incredible hype but it’s actually good. A lovely story about a relationship full of miscommunication. #25wordbookreviews (link)

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Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Posted on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by vicky

Am I really enjoying a whole book about a fake band, complete with fake song lyrics, and fake controversies? Yes, I guess I am. Cool. #25wordbookreviews (link)

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The River by Peter Heller

Posted on April 12, 2019April 10, 2019 by vicky

Peter Heller combines nature + art so beautifully that even with the violence and impending death, I find myself fantasizing about a trip like this. #25wordbookreviews (link)

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Eat, Drink, Run by Bryony Gordon

Posted on April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 by vicky

The idea of a fat woman running a marathon while still drinking and smoking lured me in but I stayed for the hilarious, lovely voice. #25wordbookreviews (link)

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A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne

Posted on April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 by vicky

Took me forever to get what this book was doing, and I almost quit several times, but in the end this was a *great* read. #25wordbookreviews (link)

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My Thoughts Exactly by Lily Allen

Posted on March 29, 2019 by vicky

This is one of those memoirs where the author is interesting but hasn’t evolved in any meaningful way so it feels … empty. Lovely reading voice. #25wordbookreview (link)

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She Wants It by Jill Soloway

Posted on March 23, 2019 by vicky

 

 

Fascinating and well-written Hollywood memoir that occasionally veers into overly academic topics and prose. Especially great if you’re a fan of Transparent. Fantastic on audio. #25wordbookreview (link)

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