Okay, we could gush over this book for hours. In fact, Leigh and I have been gushing over it for hours over the phone, over text, on chat. We both have a serious, undying, sparkly LOVE for Beauty Queens by Libba Bray. So, we'd like to take this opportunity to thank Libba Bray for this book.
While we realize our "thank yous" may make more sense if you've read the book, we hope they'll entice you to read it for yourself. Because, seriously. Any book with THIS COVER is worth reading:
Dear Libba Bray,Thank you for writing a book that reclaims the word FEMINISM. Thank you for reminding us that women have their own set of strengths, and it is more than okay to embrace them.
Dear Libba Bray,Thank you for making me laugh while also making me think. It's made me rethink my shopping habits and still not resent you even a tiny bit.
Dear Libba Bray,Thank you for allowing me to embrace my inner Taylor, and my inner Adina. And thank you for Wild Women.
Dear Libba Bray,Thank you for pointing out that it is okay to love lip gloss and kicking ass. At the same time. And for giving Stacie and I an excuse to yell "Sparkle Hips!" at one another.
Dear Libba Bray,Thank you for writing characters of color who were not just sidekicks or stereotypes. Thank you for letting them be real people.
Dear Libba Bray,Thank you for reminding us not to mess with Texas.
Dear Libba Bray,Thank you for not allowing the Pirates to save the day. Thank you for making me proud to be a girl. Erm, woman.
Dear Libba Bray,Thank you for the snake and the spelling lesson. Every girl should know how to spell the word 'douche.'
Dear Libba Bray,And thank you for pairing the word 'douche' with the word 'nozzle,' because we all need a stronger insult sometimes.
And, we're going to break our rules a little bit here and announce the next Lazy Book Club book before we've posted on our current LBC book (which should happen this week!). We just can't wait for you all to read Beauty Queens, so we're letting you know a little early that it will be our next LBC book! We'll formally post very soon so you have a place to leave your comments! And, we'd love it if you tell us which Beauty Queen you identified with, and why.
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I've seen this book recced all over the place. I think I definitely need to pick it up!
ReplyDeleteYay, we totally want to read this one, even more now based on your praise. (And yeah, Kristan is a Texas girl, we know not to mess with her. ;P)
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