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2024 Reads

My Favourite Reads of 2024
Reflecting on my year of reading and sharing some intentions for 2025.
Jan 16 • 
Martha
540
158
December Reads
Living in isolation and navigating the unknown.
Jan 1 • 
Martha
91
61
November Reads
Home, the power of storytelling and belief systems.
Dec 5, 2024 • 
Martha
92
46
October Reads
A hauntingly below average reading month (except for the Irish) & a declaration of love for 'Intermezzo'.
Nov 1, 2024 • 
Martha
85
70
September Reads
Shame, hostile environments and the interdependence of man and animal.
Oct 1, 2024 • 
Martha
84
65
August Reads
Misogyny, revolution and perception + more Women in Translation recommendations
Sep 1, 2024 • 
Martha
109
61
July Reads
Unconventional motherhood & 'The Other' + Women in Translation Month and The Booker Prize longlist
Aug 1, 2024 • 
Martha
119
52
June Reads
A month of great books & a celebrating a year of 'Martha's Monthly'!
Jul 1, 2024 • 
Martha
99
60
May Reads
The cost of life under those who abuse their power + grief and the search for purpose
Jun 1, 2024 • 
Martha
61
30
April Reads
Displacement, racial identity and the sentiment of belonging + my thoughts on the International Booker Prize Shortlist
May 1, 2024 • 
Martha
79
56
March Reads
Identity, existentialism and what it means to be human + literary prize lists!
Apr 1, 2024 • 
Martha
71
85
February Reads
Family, legacy and generational trauma + my classic novel reading goal for 2024
Mar 1, 2024 • 
Martha
66
54
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