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Kathy Najimy recommended My Life on the Road in Books (curated)

 
My Life on the Road
My Life on the Road
Gloria Steinem | 2016 | Biography
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"I discovered this book of poetry in 1978 and carried it in my purse (pages dogeared) for over ten years. It hasn’t been easy to find the 40 copies I’ve gifted to just about every young woman I’ve met. It includes pieces and poems of race, love, loneliness and violence against women, and the very being of women, written from Ntozakes’ very heart-filled and heartbreaking clear view of her body, her life and the world. The entries “No Gust of Wind” and “Every 3 Minutes” = Bible."

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Often Off Topic (37 KP) rated The Guest List in Books

Nov 16, 2020  
The Guest List
The Guest List
Lucy Foley | 2020 | Fiction & Poetry, Mystery, Thriller
7
7.5 (10 Ratings)
Book Rating
I've read some slow burns that have irritated me no end because nothing seems to happen until the twist but this isn't the case here, there's always something new to learn and it made the book difficult to put down. There were twists that I never saw coming and although by the time we learn who the body is it isn't so much of a shock anymore, there are still surprises to come.
Full Review: https://oftenofftopic.wordpress.com/2020/11/16/the-guest-list-lucy-foley/
  
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Melanie Caldicott (6 KP) rated Grace Williams Says It Loud in Books

Apr 29, 2021  
Grace Williams Says It Loud
Grace Williams Says It Loud
Emma Henderson | 2010 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I thought this book was really cleverly written. It is a challenging read - challenging because it looks things in the eye which most of us shy away from. It breaks down preconceived ideas, prejudice and assumptions.

It is grim at times, sad, heartbreaking but ultimately uplifting. I thought the characterisation was amazing. The narrative style skillfully portrays a clever woman trapped inside the body of somebody who has limited ability to communicate.

The love story was movingly beautiful but gritty and not over sentimental.

Fabulous debut!
  
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Kathy Najimy recommended Nappy Edges in Books (curated)

 
Nappy Edges
Nappy Edges
Ntozake Shange | 1978 | Fiction & Poetry
(0 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"I discovered this book of poetry in 1978 and carried it in my purse (pages dogeared) for over ten years. It hasn’t been easy to find the 40 copies I’ve gifted to just about every young woman I’ve met. It includes pieces and poems of race, love, loneliness and violence against women, and the very being of women, written from Ntozakes’ very heart-filled and heartbreaking clear view of her body, her life and the world. The entries “No Gust of Wind” and “Every 3 Minutes” = Bible."

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Phil Rosenthal recommended Sweet Smell of Success (1957) in Movies (curated)

 
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
1957 | Drama, Film-Noir
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"The ultimate film noir that’s not about violent crime, it’s just character assassination at its most brutal. Tony Curtis and Burt Lancaster are beyond iconic in their performances; they become the embodiments of a rancid spirit that can sometimes be found in New York, in show business, in every business everywhere, where money talks and I’ll walk over your body to get some. “I’d hate to take a bite outta you, Sidney—you’re a cookie full of arsenic.” I like to say that to my wife."

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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Body Art in Books

Sep 6, 2019  
Body Art
Body Art
Jordan Castillo Price | 2009
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This was my first book by the author and I was drawn into it from pretty early on. Anton was intriguing and when the body was found I had my suspicions about who was behind it. Turns out I was way off course with that one and would never have guessed.

Because of how short it was I didn't think we really got to know the characters that well but I did enjoy it.

I will be looking for more books from the author.