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I am not entirely sure why I am reading so many books at once right now, but I think it has to do with my spirit relaxing as I finally settle into geographic permanency.
I was initially attracted to this book cos of the Roz Chast cover; turns out, the book is effing amazing!
Shoutout to my cousin, who, after listening with me for 30ish minutes, asked "Is Babel a real person?" Amazing! (p.s. she doesn't like it)
— Sep 06, 2024 08:13AM
I was initially attracted to this book cos of the Roz Chast cover; turns out, the book is effing amazing!
Shoutout to my cousin, who, after listening with me for 30ish minutes, asked "Is Babel a real person?" Amazing! (p.s. she doesn't like it)
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This book is so funny; I feel appalled that I set it aside for so long!!
— Aug 16, 2026 12:43PM
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Listening from the Bloor/ Gladstone branch of the Toronto Public Library - a new branch for me!
"a fixed, un-benevolent expression" - Batuman describing Natalie Babel
This book is hilarious! I'm really enjoying it.
— Sep 19, 2024 10:56AM
"a fixed, un-benevolent expression" - Batuman describing Natalie Babel
This book is hilarious! I'm really enjoying it.
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Sep 06, 2024 08:55AM
I loved this book! Have you read her novels?
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Micah wrote: "I loved this book! Have you read her novels?"I have not! Do you recommend them? Or one in particular?
I really liked The Idiot, particularly after reading this book - it's neat to see the ways the author and character are similar (but not identical!). I liked Either/Or slightly less, but it was a solid sequel.
Micah wrote: "I really liked The Idiot, particularly after reading this book - it's neat to see the ways the author and character are similar (but not identical!). I liked Either/Or slightly less, but it was a s..."Oh, I *love* the intersections of memoir/ creative nonfiction/ novels... Thank you for this recommendation!
Awesome, I'm eager to hear what you think of it! :)