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Before We Were Trans: A New History of Gender by Kit Heyam
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
This is fast paced for a history book & I recommend everyone reads it, whether you think you're interested in trans histories or not. It moves through many periods and places, so there's something for all tastes. I especially enjoyed the chapters on 17th century new England and on Angola in 16th century.
Mudlark: In Search of London's Past Along the River Thames by Lara Maiklem
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
4.75
Dining with the Durrells: Stories and Recipes from the Cookery Archive of Mrs Louisa Durrell by Lee Durrell, David Shimwell
informative
fast-paced
4.5
It's a bit "jolly jolly colonial colonial" & could do with a bit more nuance
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Meaning of Geese by Nick Acheson
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
5.0
Really rich nature writing, focussed on the lives of geese in Norfolk. Nick writes beautifully about the birds, but also about the starkness of COVID lockdowns and their impacts.
Turning by Jessica J. Lee
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Loves it