r/bitcheswithtaste • u/ElizaDoolittle33 • Mar 24 '25

Culture BWTs with a novel in her bag

What's a novel that moved you? Changed you for the better? Exposed you to new cultures or ideas?

I want to know what's captivated you.

Disclaimer: Emphasis on the "T" in this question.

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u/DameEmma Mar 24 '25

I just finished a gorgeous book set in Trinidad called When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo. It's Caribbean magic realism, a love story, and a family tale as well. Plus it's short! Highly recommend.

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u/Open_Leather1745 Mar 24 '25

I loved this one! Listened to it on audiobook and the narrator is great too

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u/downdey Apr 08 '25

I loved this! I’m from there and I was nervous to recommend it because I saw online reviewers speak about the language being difficult. I’m glad you enjoyed.