Reading the World discussion

Nominations for August Open

In the Time of the Butterflies

Dominican Republic
Translated? N
1001? N
Well Read World? Y

This unforgettable novel brings to life the true story of the Mirabal sisters—code-named Las Mariposas (The Butterflies)—who dared to stand up to tyranny.

Suggested to me by a kind and thoughtful woman from the Dominican Republic whom I met earlier this week. I’m honored to nominate it on her behalf.

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I'd like to nominate Neighbours: The Story of a Murder by Lília Momplé

Mozambique - author and setting
Translated - Y
Genre - Mystery

Last call for nominations. If needed, I would like to start the poll tomorrow. If no more nominations we will go with these two books for August.

I have read In the Time of Butterflies but not Neighbours so that would work for me.