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Sometimes I feel rather ignorant
During breakfast I accidently watched a documentary about Alice Walker and now I'm slightly embarrassed I hadn't even thought of her on my quest to read more novels by female authors. What an inspirational woman!
I've ordered The Color Purple and Possessing the Secret of Joy, along with The Blind Assassin and The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood. Okay, fine, I've also put two books written by men in my basket: Still Side By Side, a graphic novel by Mioki and Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan. Since both of these are not strictly about straight men, I decided they are still fitting additions to my library;)
I'm currently reading a Dutch book by one of my favorite childhood authors Tonke Dragt: Aan De Andere Kant Van De Deur / Zeeën Van Tijd (On The Other Side Of The Door / Oceans of Time) - about thirteen year old Otto who is handed a mysterious book and discovers another world behind his bedroom door. The story also includes notes from people(?) from the other side. It's illustrated with intriguing collages by the author.
So far I find it to be a complicated read because the characters Otto meets are speaking in riddles; it kind of feels like Alice in Wonderland. Can't wait to discover more.
I've ordered The Color Purple and Possessing the Secret of Joy, along with The Blind Assassin and The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood. Okay, fine, I've also put two books written by men in my basket: Still Side By Side, a graphic novel by Mioki and Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan. Since both of these are not strictly about straight men, I decided they are still fitting additions to my library;)
I'm currently reading a Dutch book by one of my favorite childhood authors Tonke Dragt: Aan De Andere Kant Van De Deur / Zeeën Van Tijd (On The Other Side Of The Door / Oceans of Time) - about thirteen year old Otto who is handed a mysterious book and discovers another world behind his bedroom door. The story also includes notes from people(?) from the other side. It's illustrated with intriguing collages by the author.
So far I find it to be a complicated read because the characters Otto meets are speaking in riddles; it kind of feels like Alice in Wonderland. Can't wait to discover more.
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Man, now that I've started re-reading Aan de andere kant van de deur, I kind of realise why I never managed to finish it as a kid. :') I'm determent to finish it now though!
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Ahw yes, I totally understand too, it took me a while to get into it, even as an "adult". I'm making an effort to write you an e-mail before Claiming starts (do you have the countdown clock in another tab too, or is that just me?) Yay for reading!