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Yellowface
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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What's the harm in a pseudonym? New York Times bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn't write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American--in this chilling and hilariously cutting novel from R. F. Kuang in the vein of White Ivy and The Other Black Girl. Authors June Hayward and Athena Liu were supposed to be twin rising stars: same year at Yale, same debut year in publishing. But Athena's a cross-genre literary darling, and June didn't even get a paperback release. Nobody wants stories about basic white girls, June thinks. So when June witnesses Athena's death in a freak accident, she acts on impulse: she steals Athena's just-finished masterpiece, an experimental novel about the unsung contributions of Chinese laborers to the British and French war efforts during World War I. So what if June edits Athena's novel and sends it to her agent as her own work? So what if she lets her new publisher rebrand her as Juniper Song--complete with an ambiguously ethnic author photo? Doesn't this piece of history deserve to be told, whoever the teller? That's what June claims, and the New York Times bestseller list seems to agree. But June can't get away from Athena's shadow, and emerging evidence threatens to bring June's (stolen) success down around her. As June races to protect her secret, she discovers exactly how far she will go to keep what she thinks she deserves. With its totally immersive first-person voice, Yellowface takes on questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation not only in the publishing industry but the persistent erasure of Asian-American voices and history by Western white society. R. F. Kuang's novel is timely, razor-sharp, and eminently readable.
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Cupcake12
Yellowface | Rebecca F. Kuang
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Athena Liu has know June Hayward since studying at university together. Athena dies in a freak accident and June gets hold of an unfinished manuscript Athena was working on. How far will June go to keep what she rightly believes is hers?
I loved the first person voice throughout. The author tackles racism, cultural appropriation and the threats of social media. Full of dark humour, lies, scandals and deceit.
#litsylovereads

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great photo 💛 and I‘m glad you liked it!! 7h
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PageShifter
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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June is so unlikable and delusional main character - and that's why I liked her. Her mind was so twisted, I loved to see what she's going to make up next.

This was really captivating read, I was intrigued to see what was going to happen next. Super easy & enjoyable read. And I loved the ending, it was twisted enough to my liking 😀

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Cupcake12
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Next up…#LitsyLoveReads
Hope it‘s as good as the other books we‘ve read ❤️📖📕

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Can‘t wait to discuss! 💛📚 4d
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JessieKB
Yellowface | Rebecca F. Kuang
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1. Get my flower beds cleaned out and ready 🪻☀️ and get somewhat caught up at work!!
2. Definitely being a Mom!!
3. Haven‘t planned anything for ‘24 yet!! I need to get to working on summer for sure!!
4. Yellow Face. 😳

Cupcake12 No.4 is next on my tbr for #LitsyLovereads. Thanks for joining in and have a good week x 7d
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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Tux gives this one a so so rating and I agree! I can‘t remember a character that I‘ve ever disliked more than Junie! Her audacity was shocking! The racism was depressing and I kept wondering “where is this going?” I did like the second half more than the first and the publishing details were interesting. There were several trigger warnings that I wasn‘t expecting… lots to discuss!!

#LitsyLoveReads
#Adayinthelifeoftux

Captivatedbybooks I just wanna smooch his nose!!! 1w
AlaMich He looks so tiny! 1w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @AlaMich he‘s gotten pretty big! 1w
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dabbe Tux is all tucked in! 🖤🐾🖤 Love your new pic, too! 💚💙💚 1w
AnnCrystal 💕😻💝. 1w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @dabbe thank you 😊 🫶🏻 1w
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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Chilling with Miss Priss tonight! Tux is somewhere being antisocial! What are you reading?! 📚📚

#Catsoflitsy
#Adayinthelifeoftux

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Jari-chan Aw 😻💖😸 1w
Karisa At first I thought you were calling the mc in that book “Miss Priss” kinda fits! 😂 Your Miss P seems much sweeter! (I have never yelled at a book so much!😂) 1w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Karisa me either!! She is awful! 😱 1w
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Jari-chan 🥰❤️ 1w
AmandaBlaze The Bad Ones by Melissa Albert 1w
AnnCrystal 💕😻💝. 1w
Bklover Yellowface!! 1w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Bklover have you started it? 1w
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 1w
Bklover Only just started! 1w
Bklover Oh! I forgot to mention - thanks so much Misty for the cards and the bookmarks I keep finding tucked in the pages of this book!!❤️❤️ 5d
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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This book… the main character makes me want to scream 😱 the nerve!! I‘m sure it will be interesting to discuss!

#LitsyLove
#LitsyLoveReads

JessieKB We have twin bowls!!! Great minds. I am ready to get started.💛 1w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @JessieKB fiesta? We love it! 1w
JessieKB Yes!! Turquoise and red for us. We do too!! 1w
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DebbieGrillo
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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Like many others, I loved this book that gives an inside look at the ruthless world of publishing. Unpopular opinion: I loved the main character. I think I've always been fascinated by people who make out-of-character, horribly awful choices that loom with gnawing guilt until it finally implodes and their life shatters.

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Cupcake12
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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I only went to the library to pick up Yellowface 😂 The books looked so shiny and new, I couldn‘t resist!

lil1inblue Oooh. Babel is so good! I hope you enjoy it! 2w
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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Hey guys! Just checking in to see how y‘all are progressing!

I‘ve been working a lot or I would probably be finished!

#LitsyLove
#LitsyLoveReads

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Everyone is welcome! Let me know if you would like to be tagged!

Cupcake12 Just picked up my copy today x 2w
Maggie4483 Will you add me to the tag list? 2w
Read4life Starting it this weekend. 2w
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Maggie4483 got you added! 🫶🏻 2w
Sleepswithbooks On Chapter 6 and I don‘t like the main character. Second book in a row Misty 😡!! You‘re turning me into a hater and I‘m suppose to be a gentle lovey 🙅🏻‍♀️😂😂😂😂 2w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Sleepswithbooks haha! I can‘t stand her! 2w
Roary47 I‘m finished. It was really hard to put down. 2w
REPollock I‘m finished. Looking forward to the discussion! 1w
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Eva_B
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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This book was brilliant! So much going on! The casual and also blatant racism of which the protagonist is woefully blind says a lot about society today. Every page had something that made me either cringe or made me angry. The lies and deception will hook you in. Along with the fascinating look at the inside of the publishing industry. There is so much in this book!!. Would make a great book club read!

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Sleepswithbooks
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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Making my way into the Buddy Read 🐌📖

KadaGul Adorable Positioning of the Book 📖 #LOVEBOOKSHELVING 🥰🥰 2w
Sleepswithbooks Thank you @KadaGul 🥹💛 2w
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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Perfect day for front porch reading! Back to work tomorrow!

Happy Monday 🌼💛

#LitsyLove
#LitsyLoveReads

JessieKB 💛💛💛 2w
maich I'm jealous. Here is still cold. March is colder than January🥶 2w
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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Watermelon 🍉 🍷 yes please!

Getting started on this one for our #LitsyLoveReads

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britt_brooke Yum, enjoy! 2w
BooksNBowls Oooh I‘ve been wanting to read this 2w
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @BooksNBowls it‘s yours when I finish! 💛🤗 2w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @BooksNBowls I love you too 🤗❤️ 2w
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Roary47
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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4✨ I‘m not sure how to feel about this book because of the racial back and forth that happens in it. It‘s unfortunate that it‘s a thing. That we judge other people‘s work and ideas because of the color of their skin. Stealing is wrong no matter how it gets twisted. This book gave a different dimension on theft, and the main character who we should hate or love has layers and it‘s hard to hate her or love her because she is getting injustice too.⬇️

Roary47 I like that this made me think. #LitsyLoveReads @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 2w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Dang! You read that fast! 2w
Roary47 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks It was really good right off the bat. 😍 2w
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Hillea2
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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Such an interesting topic, super thought-provoking and was a perfect pick for book club. It‘s hard to hate your narrator/main character but it‘s so well written you manage to hate June but still enjoy the book!

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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This is our selection for our #LitsyLoveReads buddy read! Read at your own pace! Discussion will be March 30th! Let me know, if you haven‘t already, if you would like to be tagged! 📚💛📚💛

#LitsyLove

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Teresereading Not sure if I am tagged? 2w
Roary47 I‘m started and would like to be tagged. 🥰💛 2w
DebbieGrillo Just finished this and would love to discuss. Please tag me. 1w
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LitsyEvents
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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Repost for @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

I LOVE buttercups! 💛🌼 it‘s a gorgeous day here in MS! 65 degrees and sunny 🌞

This is next up for our buddy read in March!

Who is planning to join?! Please let me know so that I can tag you! Everyone welcome! 🤗

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Arvena
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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Mehso-so

A book about flaws of twitter discourse and publishing industry. It's different and bizarre. For something being called as one of the best books of 2023 - I had really high expectations, but maybe too high :)

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Bklover
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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Received Yellowface from @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks - thank you so much for the book and the goodies! I‘m looking forward to reading this in March with the #litsylove bunch!
Max invited himself into this pic at the last moment. I ywas getting ready to take the photo and he plunked down and posed. He says hey!
Oh, and trying to finished up Groff for #authoramonth !

AnnCrystal 👏😍😘💕🐶💝. (edited) 3w
BookwormAHN So cute 🩵❤️🩵 3w
Ruthiella ❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️ 3w
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Soubhiville Hi Max! 3w
CoffeeNBooks Adorable! 🐶 3w
Bklover @AnnCrystal @BookwormAHN @Ruthiella @Soubhiville @CoffeeNBooks Max says thanks!🐾🐾❤️❤️🐾🐾 3w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awww hey Max 🐾💙 3w
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 3w
ShelleyBooksie Want to steal your adorable doggo ♡♡♡ 3w
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Amie
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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There were some slow parts, especially in the beginning, but otherwise I liked this.

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Centique
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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Thank you for the gift of this book @CarolynM It was such a wild ride and kept me horrified in the best kind of way.. This book is a vehicle for Kuang to explore a variety of terrible behaviors. Beyond the protagonist‘s actions to the way in which an industry can pay lip service to and build PR around diversity while the real power and money still funnels through the existing channels. (The meeting with the Hollywood guys 🤯) ⬇️

Centique Spoiler comment below! 3w
Centique The one honest moment in the book was when June met the labour camp survivor. There is the story that never got told and the voice that didnt get heard - and even June felt the power of the truth. Its great to have a book that captures so much of the current reality of online bullying and the rewriting of events to appease twitter etc. The new manuscript that June starts writing which will change the accepted narrative - could even be this one? 3w
Reggie Ohhh June, crazy, you want to feel bad for her but can‘t, crazy, crazy, June. Great review! And every time I eat pancakes, I think of this book. 3w
Ruthiella @Reggie Make sure you chew thoroughly before swallowing! 🫣😂 3w
Centique @Reggie thank you Reggie! Yes, she kept trying to get my sympathy and failing because she was TERRIBLE 😱😂😂 3w
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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#BookandLunch 🥗

Just a reminder that this is our March selection for #LitsyLoveReads! 📚📚📚

Please let me know if you haven‘t already if you would like to join us! Everyone is welcome!

💛📚💛

JessieKB 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ 3w
Pageturner1 look forward to this. 3w
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mildayulia
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"Reading should be an enjoyable experience, not a chore." (R. F. Kuang in Yellowface, Chapter 4)

But if we can do both, why not?

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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I LOVE buttercups! 💛🌼 it‘s a gorgeous day here in MS! 65 degrees and sunny 🌞

This is next up for our buddy read in March!

Who is planning to join?! Please let me know so that I can tag you! Everyone welcome! 🤗

#LitsyLove
#LitsyLoveReads

💛📚💛📚

LapReader Me please 3w
Cupcake12 Me of course 😄 3w
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Read4life I‘m in. 3w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Cupcake12 🫶🏻💛 what was the witchy book you mentioned? Would it be good for October? 3w
REPollock I‘m in! 3w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @REPollock yay!!! 🙌🏻💛 3w
Cupcake12 I have no idea which one it was 🤣🤣 3w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Cupcake12 haha! I‘ll try to remember it! 3w
Roary47 I‘m planning on reading this soon. 🥰 3w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Roary47 you should join us 💛 3w
julieclair I read this one last year, and loved it! So, I‘ll skip this month and will join you in April. 💛 3w
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @julieclair good to know you loved it 💛💛 3w
Sleepswithbooks @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks - Yes please 😀📖💛 (edited) 3w
Bklover Yes!!! 3w
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LazyLimaLife
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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I‘m a little blown away by how much I liked this! I mean, I hate the main character and find nothing redeeming about her AND we spend A LOT of time in her head. It‘s dark and funny and full of microaggressions, self-delusion and green-eyed jealousy. I devoured it.

Reggie I kept thinking, awww maybe I can feel bad for her and then she would say something and I‘d be like oh yeah, that‘s why we don‘t like her. 3w
marleed I‘m always impressed when I like a book but don‘t like the MC. 3w
LazyLimaLife @Reggie me too! Every time I thought, okay! Here‘s the redemption moment! And then it was, ugh! I hate her more! 3w
LazyLimaLife @marleed it‘s definitely a talent! 3w
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PageShifter
Yellowface | R F Kuang

“Reading should be an enjoyable experience, not a chore.”

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Sharpeipup
Yellowface | Rebecca F. Kuang
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This display convinced me to finally read the tagged book.

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Elizabeth2
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Panpan

I listened to this on audio. The narrator was fantastic. The book - not for me. #unpopularopinion It was fast paced, but the voice is so incredibly unlikable. I understand that this is the point, but it just wasn‘t for me. It is also a scathing look at the publishing industry. It hits you so hard over the head making its point, it wasn‘t enjoyable or funny. It was a truly interesting idea for a story, that just didn‘t work for me. ⭐️.5 /5 ❤️📚

dabbe #fanofthepan! 🤩🤩🤩 3w
Elizabeth2 @dabbe omgosh, thank you! I was so nervous to post because I know how popular this book is. 😂 You‘ve made me feel better. 💕 3w
dabbe @Elizabeth2 We need ALL voices for the books we read. All books are not for everybody. Plus, life's too short, and there are way too many books out there to read! Thank you for posting! 💚💙💚 3w
BookNerd9906 I agree. I also did not care for this book. I find it difficult to like any book where I hate the main character. 3w
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nanuska_153
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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June Hayward witnesses the death of her college "friend" Athenea Liu, a very successful American-Asian author. She decides to steal her manuscript on Chinese Labourers during WWI and finally gets the success she always dreamed of, but also the hate of many people that think is cultural appropriation and those who think doubt she is the author.
The book is told from the perspective of a white woman who "is not racist but" and Kuang strikes gold⬇️

nanuska_153 with all the racist comments/attitudes from her characters that no doubt she had to suffer in real life. Some dark humour mixed with interesting insight into the publishing business, white privilege satire and a commentary in how vicious social media can get and how affects our lives. It's an interesting read, it deflated a bit in my opinion, but I'd still recommend it. 4w
Jas16 Really want to read this one soon. 4w
nanuska_153 @Jas16 I had heard such good things from it that it joined my wishlist very early on. I'm glad I read it 3w
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Elizabeth2
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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This year, I‘m trying something new by having a physical/e-book and an audiobook going at the same time. I‘ve heard this one is good on audio. A few weeks ago, I placed a hold through Libby on the audiobook from the library, but there was a 12 week wait. Today, I thought I‘d check Hoopla and it was there! Downloaded it and started it today! ❤️📚🎧

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SomedayAlmost
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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Smart, satirical, darkly funny look at race & publishing. Plagiarist unreliable narrator is by turns horrible & relatable. Cyberstalking subplot adds tension. Book group discussion possible. Highly recommend! #5stars #novels #aapiauthors

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks We are reading this next month for #LitsyLoveReads 💛 1mo
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MyNamesParadise
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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My 1st book of 2024! Finished it last month for a new book group I joined at my local independent bookstore. This was the 1st thing by the author that I‘ve read. I really enjoyed this one. It‘s amazing how June frames herself to the reader and she really believes that she‘s the victim. Thought an aspect of the ending was a little contrived but it made for great discussion! I recommend this one! Def interesting 2 learn about the publishing industry

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REPollock
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Mehso-so

I read this because it was a #litsylovereads pick, and because I have a morbid interest in writing hoaxers who adopt and fetishize marginalized identities—think JTLeroy or Nasdijj. But it ultimately adds up to a depressing mental illness and this book portrays it well. It‘s just a difficult psychological space to be in for a first person perspective.

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DocBrown
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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I love the way this book messes with my head about whether the MC is justified in her actions - or at least sympathetic - or not. Lots of social commentary about the nature of representation, fame, and success, especially as these pertain to the publishing world. I‘m not sure if all the topical references will hold up in a few years, but maybe that‘s the point? Here today, gone tomorrow. Still, definitely a fun page-turner. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

SamAnne Really loved this one. 1mo
DocBrown @SamAnne What about it did you love? Did you find Juniper sympathetic? 1mo
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vivastory
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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I have several books going right now, but out of all of them the one with the best first line is the tagged book:
“The night I watch Athena Liu die, we're celebrating her TV deal with Netflix.“
#firstlinefridays @shybookowl

Leftcoastzen Great line! I really enjoyed this one. 1mo
ShyBookOwl Opens with a bang! Still on my tbr 1mo
Reggie I have never looked at pancakes the same way again. 1mo
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Djspens
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2 June is jealous of Athena‘s literary success so when Athena dies in a freak accident, June decides to take Athena‘s notes and publish them as her own. This story kept my interest but seemed to fall flat towards the end. My daughters tell me I‘m either too picky or possibly have ADD🤷🏼‍♀️ Let me know what you think of the book!! #dogsoflisty #truckreading #travelreading #grammaslibrary

JenReadsAlot That face 😍 1mo
Leftcoastzen 🐶awww! 1mo
PurpleyPumpkin I wasn‘t wowed by this one either. I enjoyed it but it didn‘t live up to all the hype for me. 🤷🏽‍♀️ 1mo
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keithlafo
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I tore through this in a matter of sittings. It‘s the kind of book that feels designed to be gulped rather than sipped. The only gripe I have is the ending, which felt too sudden. But maybe that was just the whiplash of finishing a book I couldn‘t put down.

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vivastory
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1) Work. Read. Work. Read. Work .Read...then 4 day weekend.
2) MS Office Calendar & Post-it notes
3) The physical location is Washington DC, but much of it takes place in various bookish online spaces,
#motivationalmonday @cupcake12

Ruthiella Four day weekend! Enjoy! 😊 1mo
vivastory @Ruthiella Thanks! I have BIG plans (involving books & perhaps a movie or two) 1mo
Cupcake12 Thanks for joining in x 1mo
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BarbaraBB Four day weekend sounds great! I guess books and wine and movies? 1mo
Suet624 Sounds like a perfect 4 days. 1mo
vivastory @BarbaraBB You know me well! 📚📚🍷📽️
(I saw in one of your recent posts that it looked like you might have been at the movies?)
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BarbaraBB Yes! I don‘t often go but went to see All of Us Strangers. Have you seen it? 1mo
vivastory @BarbaraBB I haven't seen it, but I heard about it in a recent article in upcoming adaptations. Did you enjoy it? Did you read the original? (edited) 1mo
BarbaraBB I did enjoy it, it‘s very quiet, which I like. I haven‘t read the book yet but found a used copy online! 1mo
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Karisa
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Wowza! Only 25% into this book, but I don‘t think there‘s ever been a main character I‘ve needed to yell at more! This book comes in fast and packs a punch! Almost scared to read what June will do next… 😵‍💫

AnnCrystal 😂, that's how I felt with the character, Daphne in Never by Jessa Hastings. Exhausting, right? 2mo
Karisa @AnnCrystal 😂 I‘m reading like 🫣 2mo
dabbe June needs a good jab! 🤩 2mo
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Karisa @dabbe 👃🥊 🫢😂 2mo
Birdsong28 I didn't know whether to feel sorry for her or hate her!! 2mo
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Lin3han
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Another 8.5 hours for #sharreadathon! I forgot to add my last reading session on the graphic though lmao.
Yellowface kept me truly entertained for hours. #listy #readathon

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks That is so awesome!! 👏🏻 2mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Hey! Thank you for participating in our #Sharreadathon! Can you send me your address for the giveaway? My email is loverofbooks75@gmail. Com 🎈🎊🎉📚 2mo
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Lin3han
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This book enthralled me. I picked it up Wednesday while I was doing the dishes and wasn‘t able to put it down. This satirical work was so heavy handed it broke into cringe territory, but somehow managed to make this novel even better. I found myself gasping out loud at some of the thoughts or things the protagonist said. This book is one where you peek through your fingers because “omg did she just say that?” meets I can‘t stop reading. 4/5 stars

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dariazeoli
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I think my jaw actually dropped as June‘s thoughts and beliefs were vomited into the page. What a terrible person! And yet, there are no angels in this story. What a twisted tale Kuang weaves here; I‘ve finally read her for the first time, and surely not the last.

Another winning #AuldLangSpine pick courtesy of @jenniferw88 !

jenniferw88 I haven't got around to any more of yours yet - I'm SUCH a mood reader, but I will tag you when I do, as I doubt any more will be read by next week. I'm glad you've enjoyed my list, though! 2mo
Itchyfeetreader I read this from my partners list also ! Loved it 2mo
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BittersweetBooks
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Writing is the closest thing we have to real magic. Writing is creating something out of nothing, is opening doors to other lands. Writing gives you power to shape your own world when the real one hurts too much ✍🏻📓

SWill960 Are my eyes deceiving me or is there another face on the cover? Loved this book! (edited) 4w
BittersweetBooks @SWill960 ha! Good catch 👀 4w
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Itchyfeetreader
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Pickpick

Bought this in an airport last year but didn‘t get to it until my #auldlangspine recs from @DebinHawaii I LOVED it. June, the narrator tries to justify stealing her dead friends manuscript & passing it off as her own. We see her narcissism, her ‘i‘m not racist but in first person which makes her awfulness also kind of captivating. A satire of sorts about publishing, social media & cancel culture. Compelling

DebinHawaii I read this for #CampLitsy over the summer & really enjoyed it for the reasons you mentioned. Compelling is a great word to describe it! 2mo
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Eringogreen
Yellowface | R F Kuang
Mehso-so

At times this read to me like a “choose your own adventure,” when you deliberately pick all of the choices that you know are the worst.

This started out strong and had me captured for the first half, but it sort of peters out by the end.

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Jilly6183
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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Pickpick

Taking imposter syndrome, professional jealousy, loneliness and the human desire to be seen, appreciated, and remembered to a twisted next level. I‘m not sure I loved the ending but it was certainly logical. And I definitely recommend it.

Itchyfeetreader On my list for this month 2mo
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IMASLOWREADER
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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done with my 1st book of 2024 #readinggoal #readinglife #readaway2024

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BossLady305
Yellowface | R F Kuang
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What a great read. I‘ve been on Twitter for so many years, and the author perfectly describes the usual cancel culture, keyboard warriors of social media. Nevertheless, there‘s so much more to this book. Def recommend.