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Ep. 9 | Just Picture It

October 5, 2016 Reading Women

For the month of October, we’re talking about our favorite graphic novels and comics! But first, it’s time to talk about the most wonderful time of the year–award season!! AND check out all the new books we’re excited about for this fall.

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National Book Awards

Chris Bachelder, The Throwback Special (W. W. Norton & Company)
Garth Greenwell, What Belongs to You (Farrar, Straus and Giroux/Macmillan)
Adam Haslett,Imagine Me Gone(Little, Brown and Company/Hachette Book Group)
Paulette Jiles, News of the World (William Morrow/HarperCollinsPublishers)
Karan Mahajan,The Association of Small Bombs (Viking Books/Penguin Random House)
Elizabeth McKenzie, The Portable Veblen (Penguin Press/Penguin Random House)
Lydia Millet, Sweet Lamb of Heaven (W. W. Norton & Company)
Brad Watson, Miss Jane (W. W. Norton & Company)
Colson Whitehead,The Underground Railroad(Doubleday/Penguin Random House)
Jacqueline Woodson,Another Brooklyn(Amistad/HarperCollinsPublishers)

Kirkus Award for Fiction

Imagine Me Goneby Adam Haslett
Carousel Court by Joe McGinniss Jr.
The Sport of Kings by C.E. Morgan
Barkskinsby Annie Proulx
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

Man Booker Shortlist

Paul Beatty (US) The Sellout (Oneworld)
Deborah Levy (UK) Hot Milk(Hamish Hamilton)
Graeme Macrae Burnet (UK) His Bloody Project (Contraband)
Ottessa Moshfegh (US)Eileen (Jonathan Cape)
David Szalay (Canada-UK) All That Man Is (Jonathan Cape)
Madeleine Thien (Canada) Do Not Say We Have Nothing (Granta Books)

Books Mentioned in this Episode

Hark! A Vagrant by Kate Beaton
Ms Marvelby G. Willow Wilson
Nimonaby Noelle Stevenson
Fun Home by Alison Bechtel
This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki
Giants Days by John Allison

New Books

I’ll Tell You In Person by Chloe Caldwell
The Mothers by Brit Bennett
Wants vs The World by Jade Chang
Swing Time by Zadie Smith
Hag-seed by Margaret Atwood

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Spending today reading and coveting these beautiful scarves printed with book pages from @storiarts. 😍 #sundaymood

Spending today reading and coveting these beautiful scarves printed with book pages from @storiarts. 😍 #sundaymood

We are so excited about THE OBELISK GATE winning the Hugo Award and THE FIFTH SEASON being made into a TV show, so we thought it would be the ideal time to giveaway the complete Broken Earth trilogy that @orbitbooks so kindly sent us!
Here's how to enter:
✨Tag up to three friend below in separate comments. Each comment is an entry. ✨Make sure you are following us!
Contest closes 9/2. US Only. Not affiliated with Instagram, etc. Good luck!
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We are so excited about THE OBELISK GATE winning the Hugo Award and THE FIFTH SEASON being made into a TV show, so we thought it would be the ideal time to giveaway the complete Broken Earth trilogy that @orbitbooks so kindly sent us! Here's how to enter: ✨Tag up to three friend below in separate comments. Each comment is an entry. ✨Make sure you are following us! Contest closes 9/2. US Only. Not affiliated with Instagram, etc. Good luck! #thereadingwomen //// #thefifthseason #nkjemisin #bookgiveaway #brokenearthtrilogy #fantasynovels

The Reading Women Newsletter: where Kendra makes sure we know all the book news that is news. Including an update about TIN MAN, which everyone seems to be talking about. Subscribe today before it goes or this afternoon. Link in bio.
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The Reading Women Newsletter: where Kendra makes sure we know all the book news that is news. Including an update about TIN MAN, which everyone seems to be talking about. Subscribe today before it goes or this afternoon. Link in bio. #thereadingwomen //// #tinman #amreading #bookishnews #newsletter #newreleases #booklover #bookroundup #readwomen2017 #readmore #women_writers

Love the quote that @tulika29 sites from PERSEPOLIS: "Once again I arrived at my usual conclusion, one must educate oneself." Thanks for tagging us! We're huge fans of #MarjaneStarapi and think this witty graphic novel is required reading for sure. Has anyone seen the movie version?
#thereadingwomen ////
#graphicnovel #readwit #womenintranslationmonth #amreading #bookworm #bookreview #igbooks #bookishpost #witmonth #weneeddiversebooks

Love the quote that @tulika29 sites from PERSEPOLIS: "Once again I arrived at my usual conclusion, one must educate oneself." Thanks for tagging us! We're huge fans of #MarjaneStarapi and think this witty graphic novel is required reading for sure. Has anyone seen the movie version? #thereadingwomen //// #graphicnovel #readwit #womenintranslationmonth #amreading #bookworm #bookreview #igbooks #bookishpost #witmonth #weneeddiversebooks

We're still celebrating #WomeninTranslationMonth and I just had to share a photo of my copy of THE NAKANO THRIFT SHOP. You can hear our discussion on Ep. 28 where we also talk about THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE.
#thereadingwomen ///
#reading #readwomen2017 #women_writers #bookreview #podcast #portobellobooks #amreading #bookish #readthis #readersofinstagram

We're still celebrating #WomeninTranslationMonth and I just had to share a photo of my copy of THE NAKANO THRIFT SHOP. You can hear our discussion on Ep. 28 where we also talk about THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE. #thereadingwomen /// #reading #readwomen2017 #women_writers #bookreview #podcast #portobellobooks #amreading #bookish #readthis #readersofinstagram

This book has been on my TBR for ages. Is an interesting story that follows three generations of polar bear circus performers. It's told in three parts and from three different perspectives. I'm not sure what I expected, but it was fascinating and really made me think about the ethics of animal performances. At the same time, I absolutely fell in love with the polar bears. Hear my full review on Ep. 27. - A
#TheReadingWomen⠀
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#witmonth #women_writers #readwomen2017 #bookreview #recommendedreading #booksbywomen #bookstagram #amreading #books #womenintranslation

This book has been on my TBR for ages. Is an interesting story that follows three generations of polar bear circus performers. It's told in three parts and from three different perspectives. I'm not sure what I expected, but it was fascinating and really made me think about the ethics of animal performances. At the same time, I absolutely fell in love with the polar bears. Hear my full review on Ep. 27. - A #TheReadingWomen⠀ //// #witmonth #women_writers #readwomen2017 #bookreview #recommendedreading #booksbywomen #bookstagram #amreading #books #womenintranslation

In celebration of #WomenInTranslation Month, we have a Q&A on the blog with Deborah Smith, who won a Man Booker Prize for her work on HUMAN ACTS. She's also the translator for another of Han Kang's books, THE VEGETARIAN. The full discussion is up on the blog.
#thereadingwomen ////
#readwomen2017 #translatedbooks #weneeddiversebooks #oursharedshelf #bookish #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #igreads #vscobooks

In celebration of #WomenInTranslation Month, we have a Q&A on the blog with Deborah Smith, who won a Man Booker Prize for her work on HUMAN ACTS. She's also the translator for another of Han Kang's books, THE VEGETARIAN. The full discussion is up on the blog. #thereadingwomen //// #readwomen2017 #translatedbooks #weneeddiversebooks #oursharedshelf #bookish #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #igreads #vscobooks

I've wanted to read this book for years and finally prioritized it for #WITmonth. It's the story of Highway, the self-proclaimed "world's best auctioneer" and how he came into possession of a fine collection of false teeth. But it's oh so much more than that. It's a story about the stories we tell about ourselves. Highly recommend it. And read the epilogue!! Hear my full review on the podcast. - A
#thereadingwomen ////
#women_writers #womenintranslation #readwomen2017 #readmore #amreading #booklover #bookreview #bookstagram #booksbywomen

I've wanted to read this book for years and finally prioritized it for #WITmonth. It's the story of Highway, the self-proclaimed "world's best auctioneer" and how he came into possession of a fine collection of false teeth. But it's oh so much more than that. It's a story about the stories we tell about ourselves. Highly recommend it. And read the epilogue!! Hear my full review on the podcast. - A #thereadingwomen //// #women_writers #womenintranslation #readwomen2017 #readmore #amreading #booklover #bookreview #bookstagram #booksbywomen

Today we have a special Q&A for you on our blog! We had a chat with Deborah Smith, the translator of Han Kang's THE VEGETARIAN and HUMAN ACTS. Deborah talked to us about all things #womenintranslation and gave a sneak peek at her upcoming projects. #LinkinBio⠀
#thereadingwomen #witmonth⠀
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#women_writers #feminism #hankang #thevegetarian #literature #interview #bookstagramfeature #readmore #bookish #livre

Today we have a special Q&A for you on our blog! We had a chat with Deborah Smith, the translator of Han Kang's THE VEGETARIAN and HUMAN ACTS. Deborah talked to us about all things #womenintranslation and gave a sneak peek at her upcoming projects. #LinkinBio⠀ #thereadingwomen #witmonth⠀ ///⠀ #women_writers #feminism #hankang #thevegetarian #literature #interview #bookstagramfeature #readmore #bookish #livre

Mia is in 5th grade, spoiled, and selfish. In contrast, a girl known just as "The Child" lives a life of loneliness and heartache. One day The Child sneaks into her 5th grade classroom and writes secret and violent things in each of her classmates journals. From there unravels a series of events that quickly deteriorates into unpredictable violence. ⠀
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I didn't know what to expect when I started THE IMPOSSIBLE FAIRY TALE, but I'd read elsewhere that the story was experimental, dark, and artistic. While this story is all of these things, I didn't anticipate the novel's emotional depth. While its the nontraditional style may not be for everyone, THE IMPOSSIBLE FAIRY TALE is an enriching experience in a different kind of fiction. It's a novel that asks you to slow down and read every word because each detail is important. - K⠀
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You can hear more thoughts on the IMPOSSIBLE FAIRY TALE in our latest episode.⠀
#thereadingwomen⠀
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#theimpossiblefairytale #womenintranslation #witmonth #womenintranslationmonth #readmore #bookreview #amreading #bookstagramfeature #women_writers #readwomen2017 #readersofinstagram

Mia is in 5th grade, spoiled, and selfish. In contrast, a girl known just as "The Child" lives a life of loneliness and heartache. One day The Child sneaks into her 5th grade classroom and writes secret and violent things in each of her classmates journals. From there unravels a series of events that quickly deteriorates into unpredictable violence. ⠀ ⠀ I didn't know what to expect when I started THE IMPOSSIBLE FAIRY TALE, but I'd read elsewhere that the story was experimental, dark, and artistic. While this story is all of these things, I didn't anticipate the novel's emotional depth. While its the nontraditional style may not be for everyone, THE IMPOSSIBLE FAIRY TALE is an enriching experience in a different kind of fiction. It's a novel that asks you to slow down and read every word because each detail is important. - K⠀ ⠀ You can hear more thoughts on the IMPOSSIBLE FAIRY TALE in our latest episode.⠀ #thereadingwomen⠀ //// #theimpossiblefairytale #womenintranslation #witmonth #womenintranslationmonth #readmore #bookreview #amreading #bookstagramfeature #women_writers #readwomen2017 #readersofinstagram

It's #BookLoversDay, which means we'll be celebrating in the usual way—reading alone. 🤣 This print by @happythought.shop is everything. Go get one asap (just $5!). #thereadingwomen ////
#bookish #books #booklover #bookaddict #womenmakers #quoteoftheday #quotable #readmore #partyparty

It's #BookLoversDay, which means we'll be celebrating in the usual way—reading alone. 🤣 This print by @happythought.shop is everything. Go get one asap (just $5!). #thereadingwomen //// #bookish #books #booklover #bookaddict #womenmakers #quoteoftheday #quotable #readmore #partyparty

We have a special guest post on the blog today by Agata. She has compiled an amazing list of books written by Eastern European women. Go check it out, add the books to your list, and then go show her some love on twitter.
#thereadingwomen ////
#bookreview #weneeddiversebooks #witmonth #womenintranslation #women_writers #feminism #booklover #instagramreads #amreading #booklist

We have a special guest post on the blog today by Agata. She has compiled an amazing list of books written by Eastern European women. Go check it out, add the books to your list, and then go show her some love on twitter. #thereadingwomen //// #bookreview #weneeddiversebooks #witmonth #womenintranslation #women_writers #feminism #booklover #instagramreads #amreading #booklist

Spending today reading and coveting these beautiful scarves printed with book pages from @storiarts. 😍 #sundaymood

We are so excited about THE OBELISK GATE winning the Hugo Award and THE FIFTH SEASON being made into a TV show, so we thought it would be the ideal time to giveaway the complete Broken Earth trilogy that @orbitbooks so kindly sent us!
Here's how to enter:
✨Tag up to three friend below in separate comments. Each comment is an entry. ✨Make sure you are following us!
Contest closes 9/2. US Only. Not affiliated with Instagram, etc. Good luck!
#thereadingwomen ////
#thefifthseason #nkjemisin #bookgiveaway #brokenearthtrilogy #fantasynovels

The Reading Women Newsletter: where Kendra makes sure we know all the book news that is news. Including an update about TIN MAN, which everyone seems to be talking about. Subscribe today before it goes or this afternoon. Link in bio.
#thereadingwomen ////
#tinman #amreading #bookishnews #newsletter #newreleases #booklover #bookroundup #readwomen2017 #readmore #women_writers

Love the quote that @tulika29 sites from PERSEPOLIS: "Once again I arrived at my usual conclusion, one must educate oneself." Thanks for tagging us! We're huge fans of #MarjaneStarapi and think this witty graphic novel is required reading for sure. Has anyone seen the movie version?
#thereadingwomen ////
#graphicnovel #readwit #womenintranslationmonth #amreading #bookworm #bookreview #igbooks #bookishpost #witmonth #weneeddiversebooks

We're still celebrating #WomeninTranslationMonth and I just had to share a photo of my copy of THE NAKANO THRIFT SHOP. You can hear our discussion on Ep. 28 where we also talk about THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE.
#thereadingwomen ///
#reading #readwomen2017 #women_writers #bookreview #podcast #portobellobooks #amreading #bookish #readthis #readersofinstagram

This book has been on my TBR for ages. Is an interesting story that follows three generations of polar bear circus performers. It's told in three parts and from three different perspectives. I'm not sure what I expected, but it was fascinating and really made me think about the ethics of animal performances. At the same time, I absolutely fell in love with the polar bears. Hear my full review on Ep. 27. - A
#TheReadingWomen⠀
////
#witmonth #women_writers #readwomen2017 #bookreview #recommendedreading #booksbywomen #bookstagram #amreading #books #womenintranslation

In celebration of #WomenInTranslation Month, we have a Q&A on the blog with Deborah Smith, who won a Man Booker Prize for her work on HUMAN ACTS. She's also the translator for another of Han Kang's books, THE VEGETARIAN. The full discussion is up on the blog.
#thereadingwomen ////
#readwomen2017 #translatedbooks #weneeddiversebooks #oursharedshelf #bookish #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #igreads #vscobooks

I've wanted to read this book for years and finally prioritized it for #WITmonth. It's the story of Highway, the self-proclaimed "world's best auctioneer" and how he came into possession of a fine collection of false teeth. But it's oh so much more than that. It's a story about the stories we tell about ourselves. Highly recommend it. And read the epilogue!! Hear my full review on the podcast. - A
#thereadingwomen ////
#women_writers #womenintranslation #readwomen2017 #readmore #amreading #booklover #bookreview #bookstagram #booksbywomen

Today we have a special Q&A for you on our blog! We had a chat with Deborah Smith, the translator of Han Kang's THE VEGETARIAN and HUMAN ACTS. Deborah talked to us about all things #womenintranslation and gave a sneak peek at her upcoming projects. #LinkinBio⠀
#thereadingwomen #witmonth⠀
///⠀
#women_writers #feminism #hankang #thevegetarian #literature #interview #bookstagramfeature #readmore #bookish #livre

Mia is in 5th grade, spoiled, and selfish. In contrast, a girl known just as "The Child" lives a life of loneliness and heartache. One day The Child sneaks into her 5th grade classroom and writes secret and violent things in each of her classmates journals. From there unravels a series of events that quickly deteriorates into unpredictable violence. ⠀
⠀
I didn't know what to expect when I started THE IMPOSSIBLE FAIRY TALE, but I'd read elsewhere that the story was experimental, dark, and artistic. While this story is all of these things, I didn't anticipate the novel's emotional depth. While its the nontraditional style may not be for everyone, THE IMPOSSIBLE FAIRY TALE is an enriching experience in a different kind of fiction. It's a novel that asks you to slow down and read every word because each detail is important. - K⠀
⠀
You can hear more thoughts on the IMPOSSIBLE FAIRY TALE in our latest episode.⠀
#thereadingwomen⠀
////
#theimpossiblefairytale #womenintranslation #witmonth #womenintranslationmonth #readmore #bookreview #amreading #bookstagramfeature #women_writers #readwomen2017 #readersofinstagram

It's #BookLoversDay, which means we'll be celebrating in the usual way—reading alone. 🤣 This print by @happythought.shop is everything. Go get one asap (just $5!). #thereadingwomen ////
#bookish #books #booklover #bookaddict #womenmakers #quoteoftheday #quotable #readmore #partyparty

We have a special guest post on the blog today by Agata. She has compiled an amazing list of books written by Eastern European women. Go check it out, add the books to your list, and then go show her some love on twitter.
#thereadingwomen ////
#bookreview #weneeddiversebooks #witmonth #womenintranslation #women_writers #feminism #booklover #instagramreads #amreading #booklist

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