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All of these books are on my TBR list, and many of them have long waitlists at the local library. I enjoy the anticipation that comes with trying new authors. Sometimes you can find some real gems that way!
1. Trans and Disabled: An Anthology of Identities and Experiences by Alex Iantaffi (Editor)
Why I’m Interested: I’ve been trying to read more books by and about people who are LGBTQ+ or disabled. Including both groups in the same anthology makes it even more appealing to me.
2. Somewhere, a Boy and a Bear: A. A. Milne and the Creation of “Winnie-the-Pooh” by Gyles Brandreth
Why I’m Interested: I loved Winnie-the-Pooh as a kid and am looking forward to learning more about the inspiration behind those classic tales.
3. Facing Infinity: Black Holes and Our Place on Earth by Jonas Enander
Why I’m Interested: I am fascinated by black holes.
4. Wild Swans by Jung Chang
Why I’m Interested: I adore multi-generational family sagas, and this one sounds wonderful.
5. Celestina’s House by Clarissa Trinidad Gonzalez
(I wasn’t able to size up this book cover, unfortunately).
Why I’m Interested: Celestina seems like such a memorable character.
6. In Sickness and in Health: Love Stories from the Front Lines of America’s Caregiving Crisis by Laura Mauldin
Why I’m Interested: I’ve been responsible for caregiving duties in the past. People who haven’t lived through that experience don’t always understand how much time and effort it can require from caregivers. While this book was written about the U.S. in particular, I hope it will have some good advice for caregivers from other countries as well.
7. Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson
Why I’m Interested: I don’t know much about what happened to the mixed-raced children who were conceived during World War II and then abandoned by one or both parents soon afterwards. World War II generally isn’t a setting I seek out, but this could be a great read.
8. Lokum by Selin Kahramanoglu
Why I’m Interested: Turkish culture is another topic I don’t know much about. Isn’t it wonderful that books can teach us so much about the world and how other people live?
9. Every Exit Brings You Home by Naeem Murr
Why I’m Interested: The blurb mentions a wide variety of conflicts, and I’m curious to see how they will blend together.
10. The Best Dog in the World: Essays on Love by Alice Hoffman
Why I’m Interested: It sounds sweet and wholesome. I love seeing how dogs react when their favourite human approaches them.