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Toad said, “Frog, you are looking quite green.”
“But I always look green,” said Frog. “I am a frog.”

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From Hassan: A Flood of Memories by Nadia Mikail is about a girl named Leila, which has a really sad backstory. But I’m not spoiling anything, so go and read it yourself if you wanna know! 😜 hehehe~

I think the moral that we should learn from this book is that we shouldn’t be mean to people especially our family, and while Pak (Leila’s father) had a rough upbringing and drinks beer-even though he’s Islam-that doesn’t excuse him of the misery and wrath he inflicted upon the family house, never taking responsibility for what happens in the house. It also shows us that we should be brave to step up and take action.

My home is a happy home. And here I am, reading a slightly disturbing book about a broken family and a very distressed girl. So it’s no wonder when I was into the first chapter, I was shocked. It really opened my eyes to how this world is so very cruel and harsh.

My dear friends, we should be all grateful for having a good family. Not everyone has that privilege.

P.S Hassan is 11. The book does touch on some heavy themes, so I think it’s a good opportunity for parents to read alongside their children and have conversations about the story. And honestly, I’m so proud of Nadia for bringing another Malaysian story to readers. A poignant read about confronting the past, learning to heal and finding hope in the middle of everything.

Thank you @putrifariza and @times.reads for the review copy 💖🥰

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This copy of A Flood of Memories by Nadia Mikail was left at the Tolpuddle cafe in Islington today! Thank you to @waterstoneskensington for the donation 🥰

About the book:

It’s raining in Sarawak, Malaysia - a lot - and Leila, now living in Kuala Lumpar, must go home to help her Mak before the floods become serious. But she hasn’t been home since the death of her father - and she’s not quite ready to confront what’s waiting for her there. Life with Pak was complicated.

But Arthur is in Sarawak, the boy she’s thought about ever since they first met at school - Arthur, who offers her support, care and love, but at a cost perhaps too great for Leila. As the floodwaters rise and her family and home become threatened, can Leila confront the enormity of her own past in order to move forwards properly in her present? A beguiling and meaningful novel which explores the fine line between care and control, between love and abuse in families, and shows that it is possible to move on to a brighter future.

#iBelieveinBookFairies #WaterstonesBookFairies #BookFairyProofs

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Award-winning author @snsknene weaves a moving story of family, grief and healing as Leila returns home to rising floodwaters and long-buried memories, brought to life by @jacquibardelang. Tender, lyrical and quietly magical, this unforgettable listen explores love, loss and the courage to move forward.

Bolinda audiobooks are available on Audible, Apple Books, Google Play, Spotify and Kobo. 💚

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To continue celebrating ESEA Heritage Month, here are some highlights from our past StoryFeast Lit Fest 2023:

Real English Deal or No Deal w/ panelists @candygourlay @lilychen_author @snsknene @geolizwrites

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In A Flood of Memories by Nadia Mikail @snsknene, we follow Leila as she returns to her hometown in Kuching, Sarawak, just before the flood season that will affect her home and her neighbours.

This story sheds light on the rampant flooding in a state supposedly known for its rainforests while also exploring how memories can, quite literally, drown you.

We walk alongside Leila through her tumultuous childhood, growing up with a loving but stern father who becomes a very different man when he drowns himself in the bottle. Even returning to her childhood home is enough to bring a wave of suffocation, a feeling so overwhelming that all she wants to do is escape.

Reading this reminded me what a privilege it is to have fond memories of your childhood, to have that warm, fuzzy feeling when you think of home because not everyone gets to feel that way about the place they grew up in.

I have to quote a portion of Nadia Mikail’s acknowledgment that really touched me:
🌧“To the reader: there are houses we can’t go back to and there are floods that will pull us under. You will still be standing after. And even if the world doesn’t look the way you thought it might, after, even if the world isn’t washed clean, is still grey and dirty and kind of broken – the fact that you’re standing means a new day will begin.”

Rating: 4/5⭐️

Thank you, @times.reads and @putrifariza for letting me spend some time with Leila, Leila’s Mak, Nek Pot, Nek Pan, Poppy, Pak Dollah and Arthur.
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#nadiamikail #afloodofmemories #bookstagrammalaysia #malaysiamembaca #bookcommunity

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Subscribing librarians, don’t you forget about… all our awesome new books! We have a fantastic range of secondary fiction, including graphic novels and dyslexia-friendly texts, waiting to find new homes on your library shelves!

Submit your requests online at www.elscheshire.org.uk or call us on 01606 275801.

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Five unforgettable YA listens follow young heroes facing impossible choices – from solving a wartime murder to confronting family secrets, defying forced marriage and racing the clock in space. Brave, bold and built to keep you listening.

Bolinda audiobooks are available on Audible, Apple Books, Google Play, Spotify and Kobo. 💚

@thelucystrange @snsknene @amiekaufmanauthor

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September is East and Southeast Asian Heritage Month in the UK and to celebrate I've compiled a list of UK based ESEA authored book releases out (or forthcoming) this year! This is by no means comprehensive but just the ones on my radar (apologies if I've missed anyone!)

Check out @storyfeastlitfest and @esealitfest for further ESEA authors and events! @besea.n @milkteafilms and @voiceesea are also great to follow for general ESEA focused events, workshops, films and food happening this month and beyond.

It's wild to see how many books there are across multiple genres and age categories when less than ten years ago I could name one or two from UK based authors and that was it.

Which ones have you already read / are you excited about?

#eseahm26 #bookstagram

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📚 August Book Stack 📚

💚💜 All The Lovely Books I Read In August 🧡💙

Not as much time for reading in August, particularly as less than half of my usual monthly step count meant far fewer audiobooks. Still squeezed in some fabulous reads though, including some I’ve been meaning to get to for ages, some fantastic new-to-me authors, and a few brilliant rereads 📚💕

#BookStack #ReadMore #Bookstagram

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In a time of climate change and devastating floods, A Flood of Memories by @snsknene hits YA readers with a powerful story of home, heartbreak, loss and love.
@guppypublishing

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✨️ WOWCON 2026 SMALL PRESS PUBLISHING PANEL: Realities of being an indie author with Nadia Mikail, Louisa Bello, Lucas Maxwell, and Frances Tosdevin✨️⁠
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What's it like publishing your book with a smaller, independent publisher instead of one of the Big 5? Four authors share their experiences, from the challenges to the opportunities.⁠
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@snsknene @louisabelloauthor @lucasjmaxwell @frances_tosdevin⁠
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Writers, join our online writing conference from Friday 25th – Sunday 27th September to learn about traditional publishing, small press publishing, and self publishing routes from authors, editors, agents & more.⁠
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🎟️ Early bird tickets on sale now: link in bio

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outfit + book of the day!

ft. a flood of memories by nadia mikail!

i have so much to say about this book but i will save that for another day (post!)

for now, let's just say that if there was ever any doubt, nadia mikail is definitely one of my auto-buy authors, and her second book is just as good as her first 😜🔑🌊 (iykyk)

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