Tag: fiction
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The Ending of Noor by Nnedi Okorafor
Noor is a science fiction novel by Africanfuturist luminary Nnedi Okorafor. It is set in Northern Nigeria, where we travel with AO and DNA across a dangerous, fantastical land. AO and DNA are in a fight with Ultimate Corp, the evil mega-corporation that controls much of the wealth and resources in Nigeria, with tentacles into…
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The Ending of Silver Sparrow
In Silver Sparrow, Tayari Jones explores what it means to be a family. Set in Atlanta, first Dana tells the story, then Chaurisse, before Dana closes it off. We get to know each sister intimately, from multiple perspectives. These two sisters grow up very differently, and from each of their stories, we get to build…
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A Discussion of A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum with Kelley King
Each episode of the podcast is full of spoilers. You can read the original post that prompted this conversation here. If you’re looking for a review without spoilers, visit Experiences and Reflections instead. Book Recommendations… … from Etaf Rum This list of recommendations by Etaf Rum was gathered from The Stacks podcast. Salt Houses by…
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The Ending of Sofia Khan Is Not Obliged
Sofia Khan is Not Obliged is a romance novel by Ayisha Malik, published in 2015. This post is full of spoilers. If you’re looking for a review, you can find one on Experiences and Reflections instead. Sofia Khan Sofia Khan is a Muslim woman working for a publicity company. She was supposed to marry Iman…
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Hana Khan Carries On
Hana Khan Carries On is a novel by Uzma Jalaluddin, author of Ayesha At Last. Read on for a summary of the book and to find the ending. If you’d like a review instead, you can read one here. Hana Khan is a hijab-wearing, young Muslim woman who lives in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. She is…
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The Ending of Lovely War
Lovely War is a fictional novel by Julie Berry. It is a story of love, beauty and the effects of war. As the first world war spreads its impact throughout Europe, two unlikely couples meet — Hazel and James and Aubrey and Colette. Aphrodite tells the story with roles from Ares, Apollo, Hephaestus, and Hades.…
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The Ending of I’ll Give You the Sun
This post is full of spoilers. If you want a review without spoilers, visit I’ll Give You the Sun Book Review. In I’ll Give You the Sun, we follow Noah and Jude from age 13 to 16. The book goes back and forth in time, starting with Noah. Noah is always himself, refusing to succumb…
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The Ending of There’s a Word for That by Sloane Tanen
There’s a Word for That is a contemporary novel by Sloane Tanen. The cast of characters include Marty, his girlfriend Gail, his daughters Janine and Amanda, Amanda’s daughters Jaycee and Hailey, Bunny and her son Henry. The Kresslers Marty Kressler has been married and divorced many times. His current girlfriend has her heart set on…
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The Ending of Twice in a Blue Moon
Twice in a Blue Moon is a contemporary romance novel. Fourteen years ago, Tate Jones and her grandmother, Judith, went on a once in a lifetime trip to London. On the very first day at breakfast, they meet Sam and his grandfather Luther. This post is spoiler-full! If you’re looking for a more general review,…
