Loved the theme. Nothing engages me more in the story than a good mistery, even when the end doesn’t payoff.
For the woman in translation month, as a brazilian reader I feel this is my time to shine and reccomend some books from latin america.
- Hour of the star - Clarice Lispector - great way to start Clarice, short book.
- The girl in the photograph - Lygia Fagundes Telles - one of my favorite brazilian writers. Sadly I think this is the only translated book, but her short stories are also great.
- The head of the saint - Socorro Aciolli - fun and enganging read.
- House of the spirits - Isabel Allende - magical realism and family drama. Paula also written by her is in my TBR
- Bad Girls - Camila Sosa Villada
- Things we lost in the fire - Mariana Enriquez - short stories. I really liked this and the dangers of smoking in bed.
Yes thank you for these recs!! I struggled with my first Lispector so maybe I just need to try a different book. Mariana Enriquez is one of my newest favorite authors shes spectacular
When you asked who is the M Night Shayamalan of books, I immediately thought of Riley Sager, specifically The Only One Left. To be honest, it’s the only book of his that I’ve read because the ending was absolutely bonkers and ridiculous. I can suspend my disbelief but that book and the last 90% was a wild ride!
I was so excited when Josh showed up in Oppenheimer, so I’m pleased his transition to character actor a la Colin Farrell is continuing.
Trap is the first film of M Night’s that I’ve been excited about since Split, but I will be watching from my couch at home because I’m kind of a baby when it comes to horror-ish movies.
I don't hate M. Night Shyamalan movies but they do make me yell at the screen sometimes. I liked his first handful of movies. I think the latest one I've seen is Split. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it. The Trap looks so bad that it might be good? Definitely going to watch it.
I think if you are a lover of horror, you are well equipped in embracing the ridiculous.
I love the campy horror movies/shows from the 80's and 90's. I was actually just re-watching old episodes of Tales From The Crypt last night. So bad, so campy, SO FUN! TFTC is part of my horror lover origin story.
Your Women in Translation book picks ARE SO GOOD. 😍
I agree with your takeaway-- sometimes we just want to be "shaken out of our stupor"! My sister and I were OBSESSED with Shyamalan's The Village growing up. May be due for a rewatch...
Martha does love Piñeiro 😎 I think you’ll love A Little Luck - buy it asap bc I want your thoughts! And so pleased to hear how much you loved W&T - it is SO impressive right?! So captivating and incredibly well written & woven. I was in awe! I’ve just ordered my new Hjorth so I am excited!
Actually and re Whitehead - I think ‘The Nickel Boys’ is one of his better works. I would recommend but it is also heavy as hell and I know sometimes that isn’t your jam - but if it ever is, I think it’s better than Underground Railroad xox
I just finished underground railroad and I have no doubt I will read Nickel boys too - it sounds similar to the reformatory by Tananarive Due and I want to compare the two
I do not watch or read horror because I am too scared 😬 but for Women in Translation month I highly highly recommend Tidal Waters and Stillborn. Also loved Elena Knows and need to get to A Little Luck!
just looked those up, both look so interesting but I especially love that cover of Tidal Waters - thank you for the recs! and i feel you horror is not for everyone!
The Little Stranger was so good and yet I have seen it get such hate I dont understand!!! I think about it more often than most of the award winning books Ive read thats for sure
Loved the theme. Nothing engages me more in the story than a good mistery, even when the end doesn’t payoff.
For the woman in translation month, as a brazilian reader I feel this is my time to shine and reccomend some books from latin america.
- Hour of the star - Clarice Lispector - great way to start Clarice, short book.
- The girl in the photograph - Lygia Fagundes Telles - one of my favorite brazilian writers. Sadly I think this is the only translated book, but her short stories are also great.
- The head of the saint - Socorro Aciolli - fun and enganging read.
- House of the spirits - Isabel Allende - magical realism and family drama. Paula also written by her is in my TBR
- Bad Girls - Camila Sosa Villada
- Things we lost in the fire - Mariana Enriquez - short stories. I really liked this and the dangers of smoking in bed.
Yes thank you for these recs!! I struggled with my first Lispector so maybe I just need to try a different book. Mariana Enriquez is one of my newest favorite authors shes spectacular
I liked Shyamalan’s The Village and loved Signs!!
Signs is a classic, I think about it every time I leave a glass of water lying about...
When you asked who is the M Night Shayamalan of books, I immediately thought of Riley Sager, specifically The Only One Left. To be honest, it’s the only book of his that I’ve read because the ending was absolutely bonkers and ridiculous. I can suspend my disbelief but that book and the last 90% was a wild ride!
ooooh ok I LOVE This take. I really disliked the one Sager I read (Home Before Dark) and you are right its this weird twist ending!
I was so excited when Josh showed up in Oppenheimer, so I’m pleased his transition to character actor a la Colin Farrell is continuing.
Trap is the first film of M Night’s that I’ve been excited about since Split, but I will be watching from my couch at home because I’m kind of a baby when it comes to horror-ish movies.
he is absolutely on the Collin Farrell trajectory! It was much more a psychological thriller than horror so I think you will be ok :)
thank you for the reassurance! I do much better with thrillers than horror.
I don't hate M. Night Shyamalan movies but they do make me yell at the screen sometimes. I liked his first handful of movies. I think the latest one I've seen is Split. I didn't hate it but I didn't love it. The Trap looks so bad that it might be good? Definitely going to watch it.
I think if you are a lover of horror, you are well equipped in embracing the ridiculous.
I love the campy horror movies/shows from the 80's and 90's. I was actually just re-watching old episodes of Tales From The Crypt last night. So bad, so campy, SO FUN! TFTC is part of my horror lover origin story.
Your Women in Translation book picks ARE SO GOOD. 😍
Thank you so much for the re-stack! ❤️🔥
Exactly - its so bad its good, I just let myself be along for the ride!!
Campy is the best - perhaps Shyamalan would do better if he just fully embraced camp instead of riding this weird in between wave.
and THANK YOU! :) anytime
I agree with your takeaway-- sometimes we just want to be "shaken out of our stupor"! My sister and I were OBSESSED with Shyamalan's The Village growing up. May be due for a rewatch...
The Village is a prime example of how it just goes off the rails in the last third, but who else does movies like that? Nobody I can think of..
Martha does love Piñeiro 😎 I think you’ll love A Little Luck - buy it asap bc I want your thoughts! And so pleased to hear how much you loved W&T - it is SO impressive right?! So captivating and incredibly well written & woven. I was in awe! I’ve just ordered my new Hjorth so I am excited!
SO impressive honestly
Also been meaning to read I Have Never Known Men for a long long time!
Actually and re Whitehead - I think ‘The Nickel Boys’ is one of his better works. I would recommend but it is also heavy as hell and I know sometimes that isn’t your jam - but if it ever is, I think it’s better than Underground Railroad xox
I just finished underground railroad and I have no doubt I will read Nickel boys too - it sounds similar to the reformatory by Tananarive Due and I want to compare the two
I do not watch or read horror because I am too scared 😬 but for Women in Translation month I highly highly recommend Tidal Waters and Stillborn. Also loved Elena Knows and need to get to A Little Luck!
just looked those up, both look so interesting but I especially love that cover of Tidal Waters - thank you for the recs! and i feel you horror is not for everyone!
I am a certified wimp but thought The Little Stranger was fantastic and wonderfully creepy. I still shudder thinking about that ending sometimes!
The Little Stranger was so good and yet I have seen it get such hate I dont understand!!! I think about it more often than most of the award winning books Ive read thats for sure
YES! We were raised on our little comfort TV shows haha
anytime :)