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First books of 2023
Jan. 9th, 2023 11:09 amAnne of West Philly by Ivy Noelle Weir, Illustrated by Myisha Haynes. Graphic Novel, YA, retelling of Anne of Green Gables. I grabbed this bc I live in Philly and I am interested in the retelling of Anne of Green Gables. Set in current day it changes the story to fit contemporary situations. I enjoyed it! It kept the Anne energy she has as well as kept some of the big feelings she feels and displays (and gets herself into some similar scrapes). Did it bother me that there was a Robotics club that helped get a scholarship instead? nope. The story kept the feeling enough that I enjoyed it. As well as the illustrations being really nicely done.
Taste by Stanley Tucci. Memoir, food writing. This book is his memoir about growing up in upstate NY, and how food was the passion other than acting in his life. Really interesting with some recipes thrown in. He discusses places he has eaten, core memories of foods his family has made, and stories about his family. He edited this book during the beginning of the pandemic, so he included a chapter about how his family ate during lockdown. It discusses his cancer (salivary gland cancer) and how he seriously thought he might never be able to enjoy food again towards the end. Glad I read this. Good book that made me hungry!
A Million Quiet Revolutions by Robin Gow. Poetry, LGBTQIA, YA, fiction, history. This is a story written in verse. I will admit I am not really good at poetry. So this took me a couple attempts to get into it. Fictional story about 2 trans boys who discover that there were likely trans men like them during the Revolutionary War. Not long after they both come out to each other, Aaron moves away. Their story is told thru verse/texts/photo messages (described) etc. It is like a lovely snapshot of 2 teenagers dealing with the everyday as well as trying to understand their love for each other. Oliver has a supportive family, Aaron doesn't and is the one who moves away and has more upheaval in his life. It is sweet and enjoyable.
Our Friend Hedgehog: The Story of Us by Lauren Castillo. Children's book, illustrated. A sweet children's book about finding friends. There is a big storm and Mutt is blown away. Hedgehog has a big cry but then decides they can't let their friend down, they have to go find them. Hedgehog makes new friends along the way who help find Mutt. It has been compared to Winnie the Pooh, and I can see why. Sweet book and a good gift for one of my niblings.
Stats: 4 books
W: 2 M: 2 NB: - AOC: 2 +1(illustrator) LGBT: 1 Library books: 1
Taste by Stanley Tucci. Memoir, food writing. This book is his memoir about growing up in upstate NY, and how food was the passion other than acting in his life. Really interesting with some recipes thrown in. He discusses places he has eaten, core memories of foods his family has made, and stories about his family. He edited this book during the beginning of the pandemic, so he included a chapter about how his family ate during lockdown. It discusses his cancer (salivary gland cancer) and how he seriously thought he might never be able to enjoy food again towards the end. Glad I read this. Good book that made me hungry!
A Million Quiet Revolutions by Robin Gow. Poetry, LGBTQIA, YA, fiction, history. This is a story written in verse. I will admit I am not really good at poetry. So this took me a couple attempts to get into it. Fictional story about 2 trans boys who discover that there were likely trans men like them during the Revolutionary War. Not long after they both come out to each other, Aaron moves away. Their story is told thru verse/texts/photo messages (described) etc. It is like a lovely snapshot of 2 teenagers dealing with the everyday as well as trying to understand their love for each other. Oliver has a supportive family, Aaron doesn't and is the one who moves away and has more upheaval in his life. It is sweet and enjoyable.
Our Friend Hedgehog: The Story of Us by Lauren Castillo. Children's book, illustrated. A sweet children's book about finding friends. There is a big storm and Mutt is blown away. Hedgehog has a big cry but then decides they can't let their friend down, they have to go find them. Hedgehog makes new friends along the way who help find Mutt. It has been compared to Winnie the Pooh, and I can see why. Sweet book and a good gift for one of my niblings.
Stats: 4 books
W: 2 M: 2 NB: - AOC: 2 +1(illustrator) LGBT: 1 Library books: 1
