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| So far in 2017, I have read exactly zero books released this year. I have read fifty-eight books and short stories released between 1842 and 2016, which I think is pretty good, especially given that it's only July. Although I do intend to read many more previously released books, I have started to develop quite the backlist of 2017 releases that I am getting more and more eager to read. I thought I might share those current releases that have most caught my eye so far this year. Freeks By Amanda Hocking This YA paranormal romance is set in a traveling carnival with a super-powered heroine, all of which appeals to me. I actually won Freeks in a Goodreads giveaway (yes, I actually won one of those!), and I still need to read and review it. American Street By Ibi Zoboi Telling the story of a teenage Haitian immigrant to the US, this YA release makes use of magical realism. American Street was on the new releases shelf at my local library, and I couldn't resist its beautiful cover or intriguing blurb. Amina's Voice By Hena Khan Amina's Voice is a middle grade novel telling the story of a Pakistani-American girl trying to stay true to her family's culture while also trying to fit in with her friends. This is another one that caught my attention with its beautiful cover after I saw it online. Pachinko By Min Jin Lee Pachinko is a Korean historical fiction novel that details the story of several generations of a family in the 20th century. I came across several glowing reviews of this one that brought it to my attention and piqued my interest. Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body By Roxane Gay Roxane Gay tells her own personal story in relation to her body and its size. Gay's books always receive glowing reviews, and what I have read of her writing online is fantastic. I have been meaning to read one of her books for quite awhile, and this new one has sparked my interest. Body Horror: Capitalism, Fear, Misogyny, Jokes By Anne Elizabeth Moore Body Horror is a feminist and anti-capitalist non-fiction work from small publisher Curbside Splendor. I heard about this one on a list of recommended new releases from small presses, and the concept, title, and cover art captured my attention right away. (I have committed to blogging daily with Give It 100. This is Day Eighty-Two. Eight days of leave taken total.) |
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