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message 1: by Sasha (new)

Sasha (sashahamel) | 64 comments I know that round two just ended, but it’s never too early to start the next one!
If I’m not mistaken, I believe we have started a thing where we have a genre for each month. Unless any strong objections are made, I’m pretty sure we said this month would be dedicated to biographies/autobiographies/memoirs. So, I ask that y’all give bio, autobio, and memoir suggestions!
I, myself, would like to add two books into the mix: Born a Crime (Trevor Noah’s memoir) and Just Mercy (Bryan Stevenson’s memoir). Both are incredibly powerful and definitely are worthy of a cycle! So just check ‘em out and see what you think!
Would love to hear your suggestions! :)


message 2: by Sasha (new)

Sasha (sashahamel) | 64 comments *see what you think!


message 3: by [deleted user] (new)

Another great memoir I really enjoyed was Proud by Ibtihaj Muhammad. It's about her journey to qualify for the Olympics in fencing, and it was great! I'd also suggest any of the memoirs/autobiographies by the athletes on the US National Soccer team (Carli Lloyd and Abby Wambach each have one)


message 4: by [deleted user] (new)

They're called Forward and When Nobody Was Watching if anyone wants to check them out. I haven't read either but they look interesting.


message 5: by Noa (last edited Feb 12, 2020 01:45PM) (new)

Noa Bloom (noa_bloom) | 72 comments I would like to read I am Malala, Brown girl dreaming and Becoming!


message 6: by Lilah (new)

Lilah | 9 comments I’m interested in reading Becoming (Michelle Obama’s memoir or autobiography i’m not exactly sure).


message 7: by Sasha (new)

Sasha (sashahamel) | 64 comments Just a reminder - don’t forget to post suggestions! I really want to get the third round going as soon as possible (not to be annoying), and biographies are the best :)


message 8: by Noa (new)

Noa Bloom (noa_bloom) | 72 comments also: I know Salk is doing memoir book clubs (this was a random coincidence) so Salkies I understand if you don't want to read our next book with us. (We would love it if you did though!!)


message 9: by Sasha (new)

Sasha (sashahamel) | 64 comments It doesn’t have to be a memoir (BIOGRAPHIES ARE GREAT TOO)... :)


message 10: by Lilah (new)

Lilah | 9 comments I just started reading this really great and funny memoir called ‘Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?’ By: Mindy Kahling (she was Kelly in The Office). I think that’d be a really fun read for the book club!


message 11: by Isabella (new)

Isabella | 12 comments 'Is everyone hanging out with me?' is definitely something I'm interested in!


message 12: by Noa (new)

Noa Bloom (noa_bloom) | 72 comments That is SUCH a funny memoir


message 13: by Sasha (new)

Sasha (sashahamel) | 64 comments WARNING: This comment is a joke. Funny books are the best!

One problem with funny books: it’s so awkward. When I was reading Born a Crime, I legitimately laughed out loud in homeroom and it was quite awkward :)


message 14: by Lilah (new)

Lilah | 9 comments That’s hilarious😂


message 15: by Noa (new)

Noa Bloom (noa_bloom) | 72 comments I posted a poll, so please vote! I can't wait to see what you guys choose, all these books look amazing!


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