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Have you read my books? Please review them!

Our team comprises book lovers who read books from all genres. This year, we decided to hold a Secret Santa book exchange and it was a lot of fun sending books to each other. As we begin 2024, we realized that we needed a list of must-read books and decided to ask for your recommendations. We were not disappointed with the suggestions we received. Read the suggestions below https://buff.ly/48Zoz71. Have your own suggestions? Comment below! #LifeAsAGrantPro #GrantWriting #Reading #ReadingList

I judge a city based on its book stores. Yes, I really do. I have traveled a fare share, and in all the cities I have been to, I might miss out on seeing that popular tourist spot, but I never miss on checking out their bookstore(s). Why you ask? Because in a age where everything is being digitised, the book stores tell you where people of the city are and where they will go. It tells you what people of the city are reading. is it fiction? is it non fiction? how is the gender representation of authors of books being sold? how diverse are the topics for children? what are the people teaching their children? how representative are children's books? It tells you how people are thinking (or not thinking). are the books updated? are the shelves clean? are the 'top reads' actually being read? are recent books available? how is the variety of children's books? It tells you how much time people spend in the bookstore. is there a cafe? what are the timings? are the books open for reading? or are they plastic sealed and you can read only when you buy? what is your cafe serving? how loud is your music? do you have stationery? Bookstores are VERY representative of the population, and as a gender researcher who is a nerd at heart - book stores are my favorite place to do people study. I know Vikas Dua has an on going series on people study (Overheard in metro). But im curious to know - Where do you observe people? #diversiTea

Books are being banned for a variety of reasons, often reflecting societal and cultural tensions. The primary reasons cited for book challenges and bans include: Books are often challenged for containing sexual content deemed inappropriate, especially for certain age groups.  The use of language that is considered vulgar, profane, or offensive leads to many book challenges. #books #booksbanning

Some great books on this list!

Dive into the pages of a book and watch your world expand. 📚✨ Books aren't just stories; they're gateways to understanding, growth, and endless possibilities. To see more click on: https://lnkd.in/gTcJgFNJ

Books are being banned for a variety of reasons, often reflecting societal and cultural tensions. The primary reasons cited for book challenges and bans include: Books are often challenged for containing sexual content deemed inappropriate, especially for certain age groups.  The use of language that is considered vulgar, profane, or offensive leads to many book challenges. #books #booksbanning

Learning more about the issue of book banning, what Penguin Random House is doing to protect the right to read, and what you can do as an educator to get involved. #bookbans #bannedbooks

It's #awardsseason! This one is for the books: