#BooksRead2023 - 039 - "Crying in H Mart" by Michelle Zauner

The Japanese Breakfast artist writes an emotional memoir about the complicated relationship with her late mother. Enjoyed the first two thirds as an audiobook, then finished the rest in paper. Incredibly moving.

#BooksRead2023 - 038 - "Timequake" by Kurt Vonnegut

Vonnegut's last novel, which is also part memoir, starring Kurt himself along with his recurring character, Kilgore Trout. Mixed feelings, but it makes sense as a final novel, and there's still plenty of non-fiction to read!

#BooksRead2023 - 037 - "Thank You, Anarchy: Notes from the Occupy Apocalypse" by Nathan Schneider

An excellent collection of notes and reflections from someone following OWS from the beginning and trying to keep fighting until the end. Recommended for fellow Occupiers.

#BooksRead2023 - 036 - "I Know This to Be True: On Family, Confidence, and Persistence" by Simone Biles

From the Nelson Mandela Foundation, a short biography and interview with Simone Biles on a number of topics relating to her life. A truly inspirational woman and role model.

#BooksRead2023 - 035 - "Frankie Comics" by Rachel Dukes

A hardcover collection of comics surrounding the lovable Frankie. A very quick, yet lovable read that is sure to resonate with cat worshippers around the world.

#BooksRead2023 - 034 - "Trumpy Dumpty Wanted a Crown: Verses for a Despotic Age" by John Lithgow

A second collection of verses inspired by the Trump administration and its many surrounding scandals. Most poems are reworked nursery rhymes. Hopefully therapeutic for Lithgow!

#BooksRead2023 - 033 - "Napalm and Silly Putty" by George Carlin

Slightly disappointing, dated look at society. Carlin gets it right about the systems which oppress us, but like most white male comics, he often stretches the limits of his privilege. Way too much queer bashing.

#BooksRead2023 - 032 - "Hillbilly Queer: A Memoir" by J.R. Jamison

From the host of The Facing Project, a reflection on the generational divide faced by queer kids in rural towns, especially within their families. Jamison is a lot more forgiving than me, to his credit.

#BooksRead2023 - 031 - "Aerovoyant" by P.L. Tavormina

Following humanity's exodus to the stars after Earth's climate collapse, the genetically enhanced inhabitants of Turaset struggle with the promise and perils of utilizing stored carbon. Very timely climate science fiction!

#BooksRead2023 - 030 - "Healing Burnout: A Journal to Find Peace and Purpose" by Charlene Rymsha

A guided journal on working through the effects of burnout on any level, focused on understanding the way we frame our burnout and counteracting that thinking.