We often think of Native Americans in connection to the land whether ancestral or on reservations. At a time when more and more people are living in cities, there isn‘t much in the canon to reflect this. Tommy Orange is here to change that!

I really enjoyed reading this memoir. If you like Wild Swans by Jung Chang, this is slightly more contemporary. While Jung‘s family was higher class, Xiaolu grew up a peasant. Both found their own way out of China. Xiaolu‘s writing is stunning and her story is remarkable. The audiobook is A+.

On display at my local bookstore Mrs. Dalloway's! My mom and I listened to the audiobook. Was happy to read it with someone as it begs to be discussed.

Saw the movie first and was delighted to discover the book has all the charm of the movie, though, I suppose really it's the movie that has all the charm of the book.

Anyone else catch the reference to the film in Negroland? 👍

I don't normally buy books, instead I'm a big supporter of the library. Checked this one out yesterday and can't put it down. Decided I needed my own copy to pencil and highlight. Highly recommend if you have any interest in modern Russia. #reactionaryreadingbookclub

Didn't want to put it down. Finished in 2 days. Highly recommend!

Started volunteering at my local library bookshop and found this goodie waiting for a new home 🏡 📚

50 pages in and pesto for dinner 🍽 going to be a good weekend 👍

Reading in the garden

The first books I checked out with my new library card!

Suggestions for what to read after HitchHiker's Guide!