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Malea Lamb-Hall's avatar

need to see the book haul!!

Marissa Gallerani's avatar

I felt that way about Ben Lerner's last book, The Topeka School. Beautifully written, but did not feel as 'wowed' as I thought I was going to be. Like yes, the writing is beautiful but...is this it?

Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

I think transcription is dealing with interesting ideas but it isn’t transcendent yk? I’ll have to look up the topeka school too

monique's avatar

i just got v souls!! hoping they meet my expectations i am obsessed

Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

wore them to the gym today — 10/10

Leonor's avatar

not the bjorn corn slander!!!

as ever, one of my favorite monthly round ups. thank you for sharing!

amani's avatar
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wait i loved reading this - you have such a fun and warm writing voice and the structure of this post feels like a look into a beautiful life, made and nurtured into existence!

Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

thank you so much!!

OD's avatar

Diabolical is the perfect way to describe Imperfect Women. Because why does Kerry always act like that! SO excited for Is God Is.

Tembe Denton-Hurst's avatar

literally WHY — also pls report back on is god is. I loved it so much