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Expanding Horizons

The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia (Author), Simon Bruni (Translator)

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Bingo Update: This is for my History/Schmistory square. The book is, according to the publisher, “set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution and the devastating influenza of 1918.” I learned SO MUCH about Mexican history reading this book, even if it is a work of fiction. Every now and then a monolith that should be seen as evil does something good, even Amazon (who we appreciate for our buyhole, obviously). Amazon sent out a list of books they were offering for free for World Book Day, and all of them were by non-US authors. I picked up a number […]

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9/18/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No: 15 |

There’s no breadcrumb trail to lead you back

Idiotizadas: Un cuento de empoderhadas by Raquel Córcoles (Moderna de Pueblo)

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This was a fun, light read that nevertheless deals with important issues related to what being a woman means today and what is expected of us, by our families, society and also what we expect from ourselves and our friends. The author, Raquel Córcoles, is better known as Moderna de pueblo, the character she created based on herself. This particular book, whose title roughly translates as Stupefied: A Fairy Tale of Empowerment, is the story of how Moderna has tried to unlearn all the toxic myths about being a woman and our role in society that we have all been […]

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2/3/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No: 10 |

Why are you so obsessed with me?

El fruto prohibido (Fruit of Knowledge) by Liv Strömquist, translated by Alba Pagán

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(published in English as: Fruit of Knowledge: The Vulva vs the Patriarchy) I was talking to a friend about how difficult it can be to find graphic novels written and/or illustrated by women. She mentioned this Swedish author she enjoyed but wasn’t sure if she had been translated. Fortunately, she has been translated and I found this gem on Google Play Books. What an amazing read. El fruto prohibido (literally The Forbidden Fruit) is a cultural history of the vulva, and it’s both hilarious and infuriating. It is also well documented, and this is important because you will often find […]

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1/27/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No: 6 |


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