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152 | "She said people will find the loveliest part of you and try to make it ugly. "And they will do anything," she always said, "to own that piece of you." . I saw this book on many lists for #LatinxHeritageMonth and the cover immediately caught my eye. I requested it from my library and even though it's not nonfiction, I immediately dove right in. . I am always in awe of authors that have the ability to write short stories that convey connection and have a defined goal. These stories were immersive and each time they ended, I wanted more! . While story collections can be hard for me, I found that Fajardo-Anstine creates them so well. I wish she mastered the endings a little bit better as I often found myself a little bit confused with some of her conclusions, but overall this was a great read. . Also, Colorado is the main setting and reading about local places was an added bonus! . What are some more book suggestions written by Latino authors?
It’s been another busy week…and don’t forget to enter my giveaway for a free 3-month membership to @librofm! (The post is red, with Frankly in Love on the screen!) . Follow the link in my profile to read some #minibookreviews (this is just some of the books featured this week)! . Now, tell me what your favorite read of the past week has been! 👇🏼
151 | I am blown away by this story; I read it in one sitting! . Imagine thinking you're innocently taking a DNA test only to discover that the man who raised you and you thought was your father wasn't actually your biological father? . This is exactly what happens to Shapiro, and as she navigates this new world - where she feels like a stranger to herself - she takes us along for the journey. . I had previously read Shapiro's work, see my review here and I didn't love it, so I was hesitant to pick this one up. I'm sorry I waited because this one is much more cohesive and better told. . While I have no experience with anything Shapiro experiences in this book, she made me feel as if I were part of the story. Her writing grabbed me and I am so hopeful for her future with her new family. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
150 | #partner | My goodness, this book was fascinating. I'm not super into the science or medicine or the human body, but I was so intrigued with this book that I had a hard time putting it down. . Bryson goes through all the major systems of our body and gives the most incredible facts. I found myself talking about this book with my kids as I drove them to school in the morning. . For a subject that could easily fall in the dry category, Bryson delivers the information in a way that kept me turning the pages! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This week’s prompt for #nonfictionnovember was a fun one - pairing nonfiction reads + fiction books. Similar to my #bookflights posts a few months ago, this is one of my favorite things to do. . To see what books I paired up together, head to the blog (link in profile)! And give me some of your best book pairings below!
149 | I'm not really sure where my feelings land on this one. It was a story that got more engrossing as I read, but Brodeur and her mother were such despicable people that it was hard for me to continue reading. . Malabar, Brodeur's mother, enlisted her when she was fourteen years old to help create covers and alibis so she could have an affair with her husband's best friend. As a child, I didn't expect her to completely understand the ramifications of her actions, but as she got older, I wanted her to see that what she was doing was wrong and damaging to a lot of people. . I suppose I don't understand because I've quite honestly never been around such a manipulative and narcissistic person as Malabar was. Brodeur's desire to please her and to receive love trumped everything else. I felt incredibly sorry for her. . Throughout the story, I appreciated Brodeur's vulnerability and honesty - she tells the story like it is regardless of how she will look in the end. The last twenty pages were probably my favorite because she showed growth and remorse for what happened. . This is a quick book - around 240 pages - so it's a great book to pick up and give it a try. ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

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