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What book(s) are you currently reading or listening to? October 14 (discuss.online)
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Finished Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.

I didn't realise second half will also feature Iran and the life after revolution. A very interesting look at part of recent history I knew nothing about. Highly recommended if you don't mind graphic novels and memoirs.

Bingo squares: Banned Book - hard mode, Set in war

Also read Old Man's War by John Scalzi.

This is my second book by Scalzi and he is reaching status of my favourite author. It's an easy to read space, military sci-fi. Another highly recommended book for sci-fi fans.

Bingo squares: Set in war, Stepping Up, Late to the Party

What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately?

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[–] misericordiae@literature.cafe 6 points 3 weeks ago

Started Orange World and Other Stories by Karen Russell, although I think I'll be reading it in chunks.

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Finished The Worm and His Kings by Hailey Piper (culty cosmic horror) | bingo: creature, minority author, short, LGBTQIA+ lead HM, steppin' up HM)

While searching for their missing partner, a homeless person stumbles onto a doomsday cult.

MC seemed well done, interesting ending. Overall, though, I think this was just "fine", and probably won't be reading the sequels.