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Every Drop Is a Man's Nightmare by Megan Kamalei Kakimoto

as ever w short stories, this swung from excellent to clumsy, but overall full of life and heart. had never read anything from a hawaiian author so happy to have expanded my horizons. i recommend it for its 2nd half 

The Holocaust Industry: Reflections on the Exploitation of Jewish Suffering by Norman G. Finkelstein

must-read!! highly recommend, a lot more accessible than i thought it'd be, concise and to the point. connected a lot of vague dots in my mind. eye opening, and very well written! 

Revolting Prostitutes: The Fight for Sex Workers' Rights by Molly Smith, Juno Mac

perhaps the best political non-fiction book i've ever read? comprehensive, very well written, stellar politics and written with such heart and compassion.... they don't miss. a must read on the topic!!!! 

Revenant Gun by Yoon Ha Lee

 don't think the conclusion of several character arcs has ever been as meaningful and moving to me as what yoon ha lee did in revenant gun. truly unparalleled storytelling and narrative craftsmanship. i love you forever jedao 

Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater

 very cute. quite an original take on faerie and aristocracy, very refreshing (you don't expect good politics from historical fantasy romance generally). great protagonist and great love interest. me and the bad bitch i got by being autistic fr 

Hexarchate Stories by Yoon Ha Lee

fun collection of little stories, loved the authors notes. but the novella set immediately after revenant gun opens up the stakes of the entire trilogy SO MUCH and does SUCH INSANE THINGS that it has altered forever the course of my life.

Isaac Asimov's Guide to Earth and Space by Isaac Asimov

love to keep these easy sciency books for days where i have 3 hours of chores and need a quick audiobook. this was fun, asimov's passion for dumbing science down is always endearing. and this edition is everything 2 me

What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo

a very difficult read on account of the obvious but a compelling and interesting one. mixed personal feelings on some aspects but overall an excellent audiobook production, and i'm glad it exists. very impressive work! i wish her well truly

Strong Female Character by Fern Brady

god bless you fern brady. v moving to me, made better by the audiobook (her accent and her in the middle of the book being like yeah i have a cold recording this.). had not read an autism-focused memoir before and really loved it!!!!!

Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie

complex feelings on it.. the writing style is miserable and the first 70% of the book don't make much sense but i respect ann leckie + her vision, it has some really good concepts. will continue reading the series but not my cup of tea generally