November is National Native American Heritage Month. I read American Indian Stories by Zitkála-Šá, and it is heartbreaking and beautiful. I have many things to say about this one.
Tag: Penguin Random House
You Think It, I’ll Say It by Curtis Sittenfeld
You Think It, I'll Say It by @CSittenfeld from @randomhouse is a collection of short stories chronicling and eviscerating characters navigating everyday problems of the modern era and socioeconomic status, gender, and love.
Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino
Jia Tolentino talks about how fucked up society is in her bestselling book, Trick Mirror. I want to be Jia Tolentino’s friend. a) She talks about good books. b) She’s probably smarter than I am, so she’d be interesting to talk to. c) She seems hilarious.
Text Me When You Get Home by Kayleen Schaefer
I have lots of things to say about Text Me When You Get Home by Kayleen Schaefer because it's great and full of tidbits women need to hear to affirm the wonders of female friendship.
Home for Erring and Outcast Girls by Julie Kibler
I was utterly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but Julie Kibler captured my interest and respect with her cutting and insightful novel.
The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis
Davis had a nice novel until the last five pages when she throws a it in the toilet. The ending comes quickly and suddenly. It’s as if her editor asked her to wrap everything up with a nice bow. It was saccharine and a little vomit inducing how spoonfed the ending was. Otherwise, it's a nice story combining a mystery with a touch of love and a lot of independent women searching for belonging.Â