pickA common science essay: “describe the journey of a water molecule” is transformed into an epic POV novel based in Nineveh, London, and Iraq. I rooted for each main character for different reasons. Each POV had their own strengths and I loved the history lesson of the Yazidi faith and history. Narin‘s grandmother had wonderful nuggets of advice and one-liners that made the novel worth reading in itself. Wonderful.
If you want to fall asleep with the lights on, you can't go wrong with listening to an AC with your eyes closed after an emotionally draining week. They really are very soothing in audio.
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I found this harrowing and so so sad. Also, I will say it touched my heart and I learned a lot; I am glad that I have read the Epic of Gilgamesh (tho it isn‘t necessary for understanding this story and the characters.)
Had to pull a pic from the archives; this glorious rushing stream is near Gunnison Colorado.
#July2025 Book64 #ToF
“To write is to free yourself from the constraints of place and time.”
This book is taking me forever and I think it is because I fear disaster in the ending 🫣
pickBrutal book, but very well written.
“Women are expected to be like rivers—readjusting, shapeshifting.“
Up next and I am so excited and hopeful that I will love it that I‘m almost scared to begin 😱
#ToF #LibraryBook so I best get started.
pickSoft pick - 3/5
Alia, librarian in Basra, Iraq, does her best to save the books of her library from being destroyed by the raging war.
Why soft pick? Not a fan of the illustrations and of the writing style.
#WhereAreYouMonday
Mesopotamia 631 BC
London 1840
Turkey 2014
How else could I experience theses places in these times if it weren‘t for stories? How bereft my life would be without books. How thankful I am to be a reader!
@Cupcake12
