I have acquired a couple of books in the past two weeks, both at independent bookstores, I am proud to say, which makes me feel a little less guilty about giving into temptation. The first I bought at Busboys & Poets in D.C. It was my first time there and I will definitely be going back. While the restaurant is larger than the bookstore (and boasts plenty of vegetarian and environmentally sustainable options), the selection is quite specialized and charming. I noticed almost no recent bestsellers, instead the largest sections were on Poetry and Food Politics, with plenty of History, Social Justice, and a Literature section with focus on more obscure and international writers. I picked up an interesting-looking novel by Nigerian author Ngugl wa Thiong’o.
Wizard of the Crow takes place in a fictional African country under a dystopian dictatorship. From glancing through it, I can tell that it has elements of magical realism and intrusive narration that I will love.
I picked up The Name of the Wind at Trident Booksellers & Cafe in Boston, where I've spent many happy hours of my life and will hopefully spend more. I've had The Name of the Wind recommended to me quite a few times lately. I'm actually finished reading and my review should be up soon.
Wizard of the Crow takes place in a fictional African country under a dystopian dictatorship. From glancing through it, I can tell that it has elements of magical realism and intrusive narration that I will love.
I picked up The Name of the Wind at Trident Booksellers & Cafe in Boston, where I've spent many happy hours of my life and will hopefully spend more. I've had The Name of the Wind recommended to me quite a few times lately. I'm actually finished reading and my review should be up soon.
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