Tag Archives: Dystopia

Oh, Dystopia

Posted on May 17, 2019 by stitchesandmarginalia

While I’m always complaining about the baffling popularity of bleak and depressing books, I’m also always looking for some lightweight library paperbacks for the bus. (I understand big ugly hardcovers wear better, but I still need room for other stuff … Continue reading →

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Station Eleven

Posted on January 4, 2017 by stitchesandmarginalia

Happy 2017 y’all! Maybe in the spirit of the New Year and New Starts I’ll turn this page into a place that dispenses wisdom and helpful tips. Because I have a tip for you: When you are on a night … Continue reading →

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The Life of the World to Come

Posted on December 23, 2013 by stitchesandmarginalia

I may have mentioned once or twice or twelve times that I am not the greatest reader of series. Even if I like them and totally mean to read them all, sometimes something happens and I lose momentum. (On a … Continue reading →

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The Age of Miracles

Posted on December 12, 2013 by stitchesandmarginalia

I think I saw The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker on some Best Of list. While I do not love Best Of lists as a general rule (how do you rank books, really?) this one should be on … Continue reading →

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