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The Smell of Other People's Houses || Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock || 240 pages Top 3 Genres: Young Adult / Historical Fiction / Contemporary

Synopsis: Alaska: Growing up here isn’t like growing up anywhere else.

Ruth has a secret that she can’t hide forever. Dora wonders if she can ever truly escape where she comes from, even when good luck suddenly comes her way. Alyce is trying to reconcile her desire to dance with the life she’s always known on her family’s fishing boat. Hank and his brothers decide it’s safer to run away than to stay home—until one of them ends up in terrible danger.

Four very different lives are about to become entangled. This is a book about people who try to save each other—and how sometimes, when they least expect it, they succeed.

Publication Date: February 2016. / Average Rating: 3.94. / Number of Ratings: ~15,980.

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My Books of 2023 Ranking 📖

This is a little late (it's the 12th of January when I'm writing this) but I read 18 books this year and I really wanted to just summarise my thoughts on them.

Obvious disclaimer: these are just my opinions and I would love to have a conversation about any of these books, whether you agree with me or not (the beauty of literature is that it's subjective) so please ask me any questions you might have.

Okay, let's get into it!

Re-reads:

The Smell of Other People’s Houses by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Simply incredible. This was my fourth time reading this book. It does have a great deal of nostalgic merit for me so that surely makes me biassed and therefore I can’t say it’s definitively the best book ever (however much I might want to). It’s not some sort of philosophical masterpiece, nor does it present any new views on society or culture. But it does exactly what it sets out to do. It is a book written for teenagers and young people which teaches them, through vibrant characters and rich prose, that they are deserving of love and that a true sense of belonging can always be found if sought. I will be rereading this spring. 

First Reads:

16. Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

⭐️⭐️

Ugh. This was such a slog. I had only ever read one Dickens work before this - A Christmas Carol, as required by my English GCSE (standard examinations in England, taken at age 15/16) - and I really enjoyed it. Yes, ACC was a novella and therefore, much shorter than Great Expectations and, I believe, most of Dickens’ other novels but I think it also has a spirit to it which just isn’t present in this book. I’m not referring to the “Christmas spirit” or indeed any of the four supernatural spirits which visit Ebenezer Scrooge throughout the stanzas, but rather the sense of movement that tells the reader that a story is progressing and wills them to read on. Great Expectations, to me, felt uninspired and dull. I liked (as in enjoyed reading about them, not solely agreed with them morally) only two characters, Biddy and Joe. The rest of the characters simply didn’t interest me, as they were too trivialised (which seems to be a major component of Dickens’ writing and all I can say is: Bertolt Brecht does it better). I recognise and appreciate what Dickens was trying to do with Miss Havisham having created a monster out of Estella but the way it was conveyed, especially given Pip was telling the story, simply lessened the impact. I didn’t like the convoluted prose, nor did I find the plot particularly engaging. I will be trying another Dickens novel (I own a copy of A Tale of Two Cities but if anyone has a better recommendation, please let me know) but needless to say, my expectations won’t be all that Great. 

15. The Tomb in Seville: Crossing Spain on the Brink of Civil War by Norman Lewis 

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This was a travel piece which focuses on Lewis’ journey, with his brother-in-law, across Spain on an errand for his father-in-law, Eugene Corvaja to locate the Corvaja family’s ancestral tomb in (you guessed it) Sevilla. There were several elements of this book which I did enjoy, particularly Lewis’ way of imparting obscure facts (I had no clue there had been witch trials on the Iberian peninsula). Sadly, a lot of the anecdotal stories felt quite distant and unemotional. Perhaps, because I mostly read fiction, I was wrong to expect such sentiment from a travel piece but I do think there should have been more urgency felt when recounting being in the crossfire of a battle. I do want to acknowledge this book’s value as it demonstrates the rest of the world’s view of the guerra civil. 

14. North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell

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This one was honestly quite a disappointment for me. I know that seems ridiculous to say, given how I’ve rated it three stars, but I was just so excited to read this. I’d heard that Gaskell was an adept writer who did not shy away from political commentary. That much is true. I was extremely impressed by Margaret and Mr Thornton’s political sparring, as most Regency and Victorian era works that I’ve encountered disguise their political and social messaging so as to not create too much controversy. Gaskell, on the other hand, makes no attempt to veil the more sensitive issues of her time. What did disappoint me was her characterisation, or lack thereof. I did not find myself drawn to Margaret Hale, John Thornton, or any of their comrades and rivals. I’m very much a character-driven reader. To properly enjoy a fiction book, its characters must be at least one of three things:

Relatable - a character acts or thinks like me and therefore, I feel a bond with them and am invested in their fate (see: C. Brontë’s Jane Eyre or Austen’s Elinor Dashwood)

Recognisable - a character acts or thinks like someone I have encountered and therefore, feels realistic to me (see: Alcott’s Amy March or Stoker’s Lucy Westenra)

Compelling - a character acts or thinks in a manner with which I am not at all familiar and may find morally reprehensible  but does so in a way which engages me and encourages me to read on (see: E. Brontë’s Hindley Earnshaw or Golding’s Jack Merridew)

That seems arbitrary to state but regardless, I must be engaged with the characters for a plot or the writing to be worth reading and unfortunately I was not engaged with the characters of North and South. I will still be picking up Gaskell’s other work though and I can see why she is an exalted author and want to give her another chance. 

13. You’ll be the Death of Me by Karen M. McManus

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This is not the kind of book I usually talk about on here, probably because I rarely read any young adult literature anymore (not for any snobbish reason, my tastes have just changed) and have never been a great fan of mysteries. However, I have an odd devotion to Karen M. McManus books, having fond memories of going to the supermarket after school to pick up her latest novel and trying not to bump into a tree as I read it on the walk home. So of course, I had to read this. It’s simply okay. The crime was basic and its perpetrator was unconvincing but it was an easy and fun read and I like to rate books based on my personal experience, rather than the general academic consensus. Would recommend The Cousins over this but still a good time. 

12. The Return by Victoria Hislop

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I had read one Victoria Hislop book before The Return - Those who are Loved, published eleven years after this - and I’m very happy to say that Hislop is not a one hit wonder whose inspiration dims over time. I can see in The Return the ideas that would become her later novels. So naturally, this book was not as emotive or as fleshed out as I would have liked but it’s really nice to see a popular author who is very clearly dedicated to their craft and has improved. I really need to read The Island. Also brownie points for the Lorca mentions! 

11. Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

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I’m actually sort of nervous to post this on here - particularly because I have beloved mutuals who would sail a thousand ships for this book. I’d heard about all the satire and social commentary in Northanger Abbey so I decided to approach it with a more academic viewpoint (especially since I love gothic literature - yes, even the silly and melodramatic stuff which Jane Austen criticises - so I didn’t want to get personally offended). I really respect what Austen set out to do and this is certainly the most transparent social commentary I’ve read from her. I just didn’t connect with the characters. I understand that Catherine is meant to be almost a parody of herself but she didn’t feel as real to me as Austen’s other heroines. Nor did, I truly regret to say, Henry feel like a leading man. I wasn’t very invested in their relationship and felt that their obstacles were resolved too quickly. HOWEVER, biggest compliments to the author for creating John Thorpe, one of the most timeless and insufferable antagonists of all time. I adored the fact that he’s not comically evil, he’s just awful. Where Catherine hopes she might be a heroine, John Thorpe believes down to his breeches that he is a hero. I also thought it was so well done how he tried so hard to get Catherine to fall for him and ended up directly facilitating her relationship with Henry. All in all, I will definitely be rereading because I’m sure I’ve missed some nuance. Unfortunately, Ms Austen has set my expectations so high, I can’t help but feel a little disappointed. 

10. Ariadne by Jennifer Saint 

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This wasn’t really anything new but Jennifer Saint writes beautifully so I would like to read Elektra and Atalanta.

To me, this novel felt like a story of sisterhood so I’m surprised it wasn’t called Ariadne and Phaedra. Due to it just being called Ariadne, I would always have had a sense of Phaedra’s tragic fate, even had I not known her mythology beforehand. I will say, I read this in Crete after having visited the real Knossos so that definitely helped my enjoyment of the book. I would absolutely recommend this to people wanting to get into mythological retellings but be warned - the feminism is really basic and bland. 

9. Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck 

⭐️⭐️⭐️

All men these days know how to do is get arrested, fall asleep, drink wine and steal vacuum cleaners. This is, again, a brilliant instance of a writer developing over years of honing their skills. In Tortilla Flat, we see Steinbeck’s trademark landscape of the hot California deserts combined with the first inklings of his masterful character work. Danny and his friends are instant favourites of mine - especially the Pirate and Jesús María Corcoran. The plot is pretty weak, especially for Steinbeck, but as I said, this is one of his earlier works. Still a very engaging and atmospheric read and made me wish for five friends to share a gallon (or two) of wine with. 

8. The Wedding by Dorothy West 

⭐️⭐️⭐️

I would 100% recommend this book to anybody who enjoys media concerning high society and decadence. The Wedding marries themes of familial and racial politics with an idyllic island setting. I found the conversations between Gram, Liz and Shelby to be extremely compelling. I wasn’t as interested in the parallel plotline of Lute and his daughters though so the ending fell a bit flat for me. I also wish that we had seen Shelby’s fiance, Meade. I think West intended for Meade to be a symbol of Shelby’s choice between her family/ race and her love and therefore did not need to be developed into a full character but I just felt that if we had got to know Meade, we would have better understood Shelby’s decisions. Also, this is the second book I’ve read recently where a man dies directly after intercourse - is this a common plot point in books???

7. Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

⭐️⭐️⭐️

Here we are. The behemoth. It’s not actually extremely long but oh boy, is it jam-packed? I really didn’t know how to rate this because it’s just so different from anything I’ve ever read before. I suppose I should get the negatives out of the way first by saying that I did not enjoy the structuring. I wish we didn’t know that the majority of the characters of the first half of the novel are already dead when Nelly recounts the story to Mr Lockwood. I understand that Brontë might have intended to show how all the first generation were doomed from the beginning and I think telling us of Catherine’s death was ingenious but I wish I’d found out about Isabella’s death in the main narrative. Otherwise, what a masterpiece! The pacing was a little slow for the first 100 or so pages but I honestly enjoyed that because it allowed me to really immerse myself in Brontë’s eerie moors. As someone who spent a lot of time in Yorkshire as a child, I found the descriptions to be absolutely transporting. I thought the first half of the book was brilliant but the second half - concerning Catherine, Heathcliff and Hindley’s children - is what makes this book a deserving classic. I have a lot more to say but I promised myself I’d keep these reviews short and digestible so I’ll move on. 

6. Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

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This was my fourth Fredrik Backman book (following A Man Called Ove, Beartown and Us Against You). I think if it hadn’t been a Backman novel, I would have loved it even more but you know how it is, I have high expectations. The writing was, as ever, extremely charming and engaging (shoutout to the most consistently brilliant translator I’ve ever read, Neil Smith) and the characters were so realistic and loveable. I just felt the plot dragged. Probably because the majority of the novel takes place in one apartment building and the same story is told from multiple perspectives. I felt a lot of joy whilst reading this but it’s definitely my least favourite Fredrik Backman book. Oh well, onto The Winners (which I know is going to make me cry)!

5. Before the Coffee Gets Cold: Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

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This book was so beautiful. I feel I should start by noting that this book was bought for me by my beloved best friend and neither of us realised it was a sequel until I was halfway through reading it so naturally there were elements of the plot and characters that I did not fully understand but I have tried to not let that affect my judgement. The premise of the book is such an interesting one and, as a complete newbie to Japanese literature and a relative novice when it comes to understanding Japanese culture, I didn’t feel too overwhelmed by the different details. My favourite story was that of Yukio, Kyoko and their mother, Kinuyo. Since we’d already met Kyoko in Gohtaro’s story (and likely in the first book - take what I say with a pinch of salt), I had a fondness for the family by the time Yukio came to the café. I cried on the train because that was the best way that story could have concluded, in my opinion. The other stories were very powerful but it was Yukio’s that shone the brightest. I also LOVED the character of Kazu. I will definitely be reading the first (oops), third and fourth books in this series. 

4. The Children of Jocasta by Natalie Haynes

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My second Greek mythological retelling of the year, The Children of Jocasta was actually quite a shock for me. I’m a huge fan of Sophocles’ Antigone (though I’ve never seen or read Oedipus at Colonus or Oedipus Rex) so I’m very picky when it comes to reimaginings. I found the semi-modernisation aspect to be pretty cringeworthy (not everyone needs a nickname) but I found Haynes’ writing to be so addictive that I could move past those aspects. I was so intrigued by the dynamics between Oedipus and Jocasta and the plague element gave the story a lot more historical grounding (given the Athenian plagues of that era). Such an enjoyable and compelling read. I don’t know if it’s necessarily a good introductory read for those unfamiliar with mythology. If you’re looking for a truly modern Antigone retelling, absolutely give Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie a go. 

3. Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy

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This was the surprise of the year for me to be honest. A book written in the late nineteenth century by a man about a young maiden and her downfall? Sounds like the most maddening experience. But it wasn’t. Hardy’s portrayal of Tess, and of the women and girls she represents, was incredibly sympathetic. His writing was also remarkably atmospheric - especially during the final scenes at Stonehenge. Even the conversations with Tess and her friends felt like real teenage exchanges. Take notes, Stephen King and F. Scott Fitzgerald - men can write women convincingly and respectfully. Angel Clare also felt like someone I’ve met a million times over, someone who isn’t the epitome of evil but perpetuates so many injustices. Honestly a spectacular read. I’m so excited to pick up Far from the Madding Crowd.

2. Passing by Nella Larsen

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It feels almost strange putting Passing in second place, considering the profound effect it had on me. This book is completely incredible. Larsen’s prose is atmospheric and oddly breezy. It makes the plot feel deceptively light until we, as the reader, understand the stakes. From the second page, on which Clare is referred to as a “pale small girl” (the subversive ordering of adjectives bypassing English grammatical rules and thereby putting the utmost importance on the hue of Clare’s skin), the author puts so much consideration into her choice of wording which really makes this work stand out to me.Clare and Irene are truly two sides of the same coin (forgive the cliché). Their equal opportunities are made all the more clear by the wholly opposite way the two women deal with them. Clare chooses to hide from the truth (that her husband is a racist, that her marriage is founded on lies) whilst Irene cannot bear to live in ignorance when she recognises the connection between her own husband, Brian, and Clare. The two women are shining examples of what literary characters should be. They are complex and flawed and both seem to envy each other. Clare covets Irene’s life and Irene resents Clare for having the power to take that from her. Whilst reading, I considered many possible ways that the story might end but never that. Incredible. I just wish the penultimate scene had been a tad longer but that’s my own critique (barely even that, just personal preference). Also the film is spectacular and a rare faithful adaptation of its source material. 

1. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Finally! We’re here! Ugh I love love love this book. Is it as socially or academically impactful as Passing? No, not at all. But it’s just a brilliant book. Anne is fiercely intelligent and kind and just an all-round wonderfully written protagonist. I loved Marilla, Matthew, Gilbert and Diana too. The scenes with all Anne’s classmates are just a perfect reflection of being a tween/ teen girl and feeling the joy of being surrounded by friends and being totally carefree. I feel like I knew Anne and all of her friends - I laughed with them and cried with them and watched them grow up and it was truly a magical experience. I want to visit St Edward’s Island because Montgomery paints it in such an enchanting way. I’m so invested in Anne and Gilbert’s relationship, it’s embarrassing. This book also found me at the perfect time - right as I was starting a distance degree. So I felt comfort in studying alone whilst also pursuing a career knowing Anne was too (I recognise that’s a little silly but oh well, it works for me). I wish I could start Anne of Avonlea right away but I know that I want to buy physical copies because I can tell I’m going to read these books again and again. Pure comfort. Pure timelessness.

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Alright, that's everything! Onto a wonderful new year of reading in 2024 <3

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The Smell of Other People's Houses

by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock

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What I’m Reading

BOOKS OF FEBRUARY The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enríquez (SS) Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger ** The Night Parade by Kathryn Tanquary  Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin  The Backwater Sermons by Jay Hulme (P)  Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock (SS)  Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop  Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid  Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass by Meg Medina White Magic by Elissa Washuta (NF)  Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert 

Graphic Novels: Imagine Wanting Only This by Kristen Radtke  Dengeki Daisy Vol.9-12 by Kyousuke Motomi    Fence Vol.5 (Rise) by C.S. Pacat & Johanna the Mad  A Map to the Sun by Sloane Leong **

(32 books read / 125 books goal)

currently reading:  The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien  Postcolonial Love Poem by Natalie Diaz (P)  Still Life by Louise Penny God Isn’t Here Today by Francine Cunningham (SS)  I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (NF) Trickster’s Choice by Tamora Pierce Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop 

* - re-read // ** - 4+ star-rating (recommended) GN - graphic novel // NF - non-fiction // P - poetry SS - short story collection // AB - audiobook 

TBR: Trickster’s Queen by Tamora Pierce  Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi  Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey  In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado (NF)  Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness by Kristen Radtke (GN)

WHAT ARE YOU READING? :D

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top 5 books you've read recently.

1. the invisible life of addie laurie, v.e. schwab.

2. if you could see the sun, by ann liang.

3. everyone dies famous in a small town, by: bonnie-sue hitchcock.

4. sula, by toni morrison.

5. the blade between, by sam j. miller.

thanks for asking, darling. ♡

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Hitchcock, B. (2016). The Smell of Other People's Houses. Wendy Lamb Books.

From the perspectives of multiple teens who are growing up in 1970’s Alaska, The Smell of Other People’s Houses is a showcase of diverse experiences in coming of age. With a focus on the things we remember and the things that matter, this book dives into issues ranging from the transition to statehood in Alaska to how these boys and girls find their place in the world from varying backgrounds and ethnicities.

I was not prepared for how impactful this book was going to be. From the first chapter onwards, Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock manages to write memories in a way that made me feel as if they were my own. From the focus on the smells of people & their houses to the small details that we remember years after an event, she captures melancholic nostalgia in a way that had me clutching my tissues and praying for a happy ending. There was a strong theme of diversity which spoke to the relationships between native Alaskans, the wealth disparity and what life looked like on both ends of that spectrum, and how the Alaska gaining statehood had upended the lives of many.

Awards: The Alaskana Award

Want a second opinion? Check out this review by Linda Buckley-Archer on The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/aug/20/the-smell-of-other-peoples-houses-by-bonnie-sue-hitchcock-review

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There are some things more important than you being comfortable.

Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock, Everybody Dies Famous in a Small Town

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Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock

I’m currently still reading this book. So far I really like it. Im about a few chapters into the book. And I kinda like how there’s multiple perspectives in a way. Like each chapter or so is about one person and what’s going on. And how you see how everything is changing and how everything is interconnected with in it. 

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EVERYONE DIES FAMOUS IN A SMALL TOWN

by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock

(Wendy Lamb Books, 4/1/21)

9781984892591

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A lyrical and heartfelt collection by an award-winning writer that connects the lives of young people from small towns in Alaska and the American west. Each story is unique, yet universal. In this book, the impact of wildfire, a wayward priest, or a mysterious disappearance ricochet across communities, threading through stories. Here, ordinary actions such as ice skating or going to church reveal hidden truths. One choice threatens a lifelong friendship. Siblings save each other. Rescue and second chances are possible, and so is revenge. On the surface, it seems that nothing ever happens in these towns. But Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock shows that underneath that surface, teenagers' lives blaze with fury, with secrets, and with love so strong it burns a path to the future.

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The Smell of Other People's Houses by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock

New #bookreview on my #bookblog The Smell of Other People's Houses by @hitchcockbs is one of my all-time favorite books! So check out my review :)

“Sometimes you can be inserted into another person’s life just by witnessing something you were never really supposed to be a part of.”

Alaska, 1970. Ruth wants to be remembered. Dora wished she was invisible. Alyce can’t bring herself to leave. Hank is running away. Four teenagers, four very different lives, all on the brink of change and about to become entangled in ways they could never have…

[never-goodnight]

“He smells of salt and wind and more love for me that I probably deserve.”

Books read in 2018 (5/???): The Smell of Other People’s Houses by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock

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Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock : Zapach domów innych ludzi

Kolejną propozycją w ramach maratonu czytelniczego #czytowrzesień jest "Zapach domów innych ludzi" - książka wyjątkowa, która zachwyca od pierwszych stron. Powieść opowiada o niełatwym życiu na zimnej Alasce. O codzienności pełnej goryczy, zmartwień, skrywanych tajemnicach, ale przede wszystkim o miłości i potrzebie bliskości drugiego człowieka. "Zapach domów innych ludzi" to historia czwórki młodych ludzi, którzy zmagają się z licznymi problemami - z niespełnioną miłością, brakiem szczęśliwej rodziny, poświęceniami, cięższymi tarapatami. "Zapach domów innych ludzi" to słodko-gorzka powieść o próbie przetrwania najgorszych momentów i pozostaniu sobą. To wzruszająca opowieść o tym, że czasem za uśmiechem kryją się łzy i ból. Moim zdaniem nie jest to książka tylko dla młodzieży. Dorosły czytelnik również zachwyci się tą powieścią. ▪️ opis wydawcy: Wielowątkowa opowieść o miłości, nieszczęściu, uśmiechach fortuny i zbawieniu. Znakomity debiut autorki, rozgrywający się na dalekich i wciąż dzikich rubieżach Alaski – najdalszego stanu Ameryki. Osadzona w egzotycznych realiach, głęboko poruszająca i autentyczna historia życia czwórki ludzi, mistrzowsko opisana przez pochodzącą z Alaski Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock, jedną z najbardziej obiecujących współczesnych pisarek. Tej książki nie da się zapomnieć.

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In a small town, you are forever defined by the worst thing that ever happened to you.

Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock, from “Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town”

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What I’m Reading

BOOKS OF JANUARY Call Down the Hawk by Maggie Stiefvater* **  Mr. Impossible by Maggie Stiefvater ** Greywaren by Maggie Stiefvater ** Radiance by Grace Draven ** Empty Smiles by Katherine Arden Kink edited by R.O. Kwon & Garth Greenwell (SS)  Into the Riverlands by Nghi Vo Written in Red by Anne Bishop **  Girls Against God by Jenny Hval  The River Has Teeth by Erica Waters  Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone by James Martin (NF) Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano ** The Goblins of Bellwater by Molly Ringle No Matter the Wreckage by Sarah Kay (P)* ** Be More Pirate: Or How To Take On The World And Win by Sam Conniff Allende (NF) 

Graphic Novels: Dengeki Daisy Vol.5-8 by Kyousuke Motomi    There Are Things I Can’t Tell You by Edako Mofumofu  Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Vol.1-3 by Aka Akasaka  The Low, Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machado & DaNi **

(18 books read / 125 books goal)

currently reading:  The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath edited by Karen V. Kukil (NF)  The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enríquez (SS)  The Backwater Sermons by Jay Hulme (P)  The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien  Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger  White Magic by Elissa Washuta (NF) 

* - re-read // ** - 4+ star-rating (recommended) GN - graphic novel // NF - non-fiction // P - poetry SS - short story collection // AB - audiobook 

TBR: Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock (SS)  Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop  How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilder  The Night Parade by Kathryn Tanquary  Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert  Imagine Wanting Only This by Kristen Radtke (GN)

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