Terence Eden1h ago

🆕 blog! “Book Review: Small Comfort by Ia Genberg”
★★☆☆☆

I was left somewhat unconvinced by this book. I liked the concept - a series of interrelated stories all told in different styles.

Much like the film "Lola RenntRun Lola Run" there's a briefcase full of cash, a cast of morally ambiguous characters, and a meandering philosophical discussion about the nature of


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Book Review: Small Comfort by Ia Genberg

I was left somewhat unconvinced by this book. I liked the concept - a series of interrelated stories all told in different styles. Much like the film "Lola RenntRun Lola Run" there's a briefcase full of cash, a cast of morally ambiguous characters, and a meandering philosophical discussion about the nature of economic salvation. It slams together the naïve and the cynical into a bunch of 


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Terence Eden’s Blog1h ago

Book Review: Small Comfort by Ia Genberg

https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/04/book-review-small-comfort-by-ia-genberg/

I was left somewhat unconvinced by this book. I liked the concept - a series of interrelated stories all told in different styles.

Much like the film "Lola RenntRun Lola Run" there's a briefcase full of cash, a cast of morally ambiguous characters, and a meandering philosophical discussion about the nature of economic salvation.

It slams together the naĂŻve and the cynical into a bunch of uneasy conversations.

I loved the slow-burn of the first story - the way it gradually revealed more and more about the characters. But throughout I was left wondering "where is this going?" The answer, disappointingly, was nowhere.

That's the heart of my problem with the book - it was compelling and frustrating in equal measure. The author herself states it best:

The reader needs something to hold on to. A glimmer of hope

It was stylish, there's no doubt about that. The texture of each story was gorgeous. The plotting was inventive and the morality interesting. I also enjoyed the bluntness of the social politics of economics. I just felt the whole was much less than the sum of its parts.

I read this as part of a new book club I'm attending. Thankfully, everyone else seemed to agree that it was a bit of a let down.

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Book Review: Small Comfort by Ia Genberg

I was left somewhat unconvinced by this book. I liked the concept - a series of interrelated stories all told in different styles. Much like the film "Lola RenntRun Lola Run" there's a briefcase full of cash, a cast of morally ambiguous characters, and a meandering philosophical discussion about the nature of economic salvation. It slams together the naïve and the cynical into a bunch of 


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Aliceksv7h ago
đŸ‡«đŸ‡· Est-ce que ce roman est parfait ? Non. Mais il m’a fait passer un moment incroyable, du rire aux larmes.
J’ai adorĂ© sa plume pleine d’humour et de poĂ©sie, mĂȘme si l’ambiance « Chine mĂ©diĂ©vale » reste assez libre. Le duo Zilan/prince fonctionne Ă  merveille : elle, blasĂ©e Ă  17 ans ; lui, naĂŻf et protĂ©gĂ© du monde.
Pas de morale forcĂ©e, pas de ton pesant — juste une histoire qui se lit avec plaisir, et qui parvient mĂȘme Ă  surprendre jusqu’au bout.
AprÚs un final pareil, je suis impatiente de découvrir la suite !

🇬🇧 Is this book perfect? Not really. But it gave me an amazing reading experience, from laughter to tears.
I loved the poetic-yet-funny writing style, even if the “medieval China” vibe is more of an inspiration than a strict setting. The dynamic between Zilan and the prince is brilliant: she’s jaded at 17, he’s adorably naïve.
No moral lessons, no heavy tone — just a genuinely enjoyable story that keeps surprising you.
After that ending, I can’t wait for the sequel!




#book #livre #bookclub #bookish #booklover #bookfed #littérature #china #lecture #lectrice
Kathy Bryson19h ago

When your #bookclub needs a refresh -

#ShortStories to Read on the Fly With Your Book Club https://bookriot.com/short-stories-to-read-on-the-fly-with-your-book-club/

#reading #amreading #sharing #socializing #storytelling #performanceart

Short Stories to Read on the Fly With Your Book Club

Read one of these short stories with your book club next meet-up for a lively and fresh discussion.

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rogue_corq20h ago
April Book Bag: from a Matthew Wong catalogue to a history of dogs in art https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/04/08/april-book-bag-from-a-matthew-wong-catalogue-to-a-history-of-dogs-in-art?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #BookClub #Books
rogue_corq20h ago
Pressing issues: the vital role of printmaking in the history of art https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/04/08/pressing-issues-the-vital-role-of-printmaking-in-the-history-of-art?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #BookClub #Printmaking
burque.fun: stuff happening in albuquerque1d ago

Kukani Art Book Club

Kukani Gallery, Saturday, April 11 at 12:00 PM MDT

Kukani Gallery on Instagram: "Our first meeting is April 11th. Super chill event"

https://www.instagram.com/p/DWwenexDI-N/

https://burque.fun/event/kukani-art-book-club

League of Women Voters of SF1d ago

Members, did you start reading our next book club selection? It's “The Survivalists” by Kashana Cauley!

Go to https://luma.com/sd80ii35?utm_source=lwvsf-social to RSVP and for links to get the book.

Want to join our book club? You've got to be a League member. Sign up at https://lwvsf.org/membership

#BookClub #BookClubs #BookDiscussion #SanFrancisco

Tog Hackerspace1d ago

Get reading — this month’s Tog Science Fiction Book Club book is Camp Concentration by Thomas M. Disch.

A dark and thought-provoking science fiction novel with plenty to chat about.

We’ll be meeting in person at Tog Hackerspace on Tuesday 28 April at 7:30pm.

Event details:
https://www.meetup.com/tog-dublin-hackerspace/events/bxwvwtyjcgblc/

#ScienceFiction #BookClub #TogHackerspace #CampConcentration

Semitones1d ago
Everyone, listen to the new Robyn, and then comment what you think. But use spoiler tags for people who haven't listened yet. It can be like a #bookclub but for #music.