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Book Club Discussion Questions: Ten Incarnations of Rebellion
Ten Incarnations of Rebellion by Vaishnavi Patel 1. How did the format of the book inform the narrative? Was this an effective way to lay out the story? How do the ten chapters here, representing a new year in Kalki’s life, compare to the months in our previous book? Can you think of other Western books…
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June Media Round-Up
Returning from my trip to the Philippines made the start of the month slow, but acquiring a membership to Libro.FM meant I far exceeded my usual monthly reading. Let’s get right to it. Books Read This color denotes either a Filipino or Filipino-American author. What I Recommend James by Percival Everett The audiobook for this…
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Book Club Discussion Questions: Escape Velocity
Escape Velocity by Victor Manibo 1. Why do you think the book is called Escape Velocity? What are each of the characters escaping from, and how do they attempt to do that? 2. The book has several POV characters and secondary characters as well. Which one is your favorite? Whom do you most relate to? Are there any that…
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May Media Round-Up
My entire being has been so focused on my first trip to the Philippines as an adult so I’ve been having a hard time concentrating. Still, I managed quite a few good reads and watches! Books Read What I Recommend Death in the Cards by Mia P. Manansala I’ve been a fan since Mia’s first…
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Book Club Discussion Questions: Before the Coffee Gets Cold
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 1. The story was originally a play. In what ways does this show throughout the text? How could a stage adaptation change or enhance the story? What might be different? 2. This book is an international bestseller. What about it has universal appeal? What about the story…
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Book Club Discussion Questions: Silver Under Nightfall
Silver Under Nightfall by Rin Chupeco 1. There’s an element of mystery and intrigue in the story. What were the biggest surprises of the book while you read? What connections were you able to make along the way? 2a.As a second-world fantasy, there is a ton of world building in this book. Familiar concepts like…
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Book Club Discussion Questions: Elatsoe
Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger 1. What scene or imagery stood out the most to you while reading? Did anything in the book surprise you? 2. Ellie is self-assured and appears to know who she is and what she wants. How does her headspace compare to other YA protagonists? Could you relate? 3. Ellie frequently…
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2022 Favorites
This past year was a pretty easy year when it comes to my top pieces of media. Film: Everything Everywhere All At Once directed by Daniels Glass Onion directed by Rian Johnson TV: Our Flag Means Death (David Jenkins) Abbott Elementary (Quinta Brunson) Books: Disorientation by Elaine Hsieh Chou Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel
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Reading Round-Up 3/29/22
Secret Identity by Alex Segura Having multiple types of mystery I love means getting into the differences in pacing. Whereas Cozy Mysteries are sweet, slice-of-life style with an added-on murder, noir is a whole other beast and this story knows exactly how to drop its audience into the setting with a full, noirish atmosphere. Segura clearly…
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Reading Round-Up 3/22/22
Jade Fire Gold by June CL Tan Finished! This was a fun ride and a great example of excellent pacing by way of dual-POV. Altan and Ahn were interesting heads to be in and their twisty adventure/relationship wasn’t overly predictable. It was a quick read once I got my groove going. I do find that fantasy,…
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