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callernumberthree · 1 month

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Hey! What’s up? Thanks for coming around!

Pseudonym’s Annie. I’ve got most of my quick info in my bio, if you ever feel inclined to skim it! I’m Bangladeshi and Muslim. I’m also a bisexual demigirl. I also am very large and contain multitudes.

This is my main blog! I reblog a lot of stuff I find funny, stuff about the moon, about animals and nature but birds and fish in particular, about community and partnership and overcoming prejudice, about love and family and friends, and about identity and orientation and mental health.

I tag all my posts, replies, and reblogs as accurately as I can. If there are any issues with my tags, post contents, or anything else in my blog, please let me know so I can fix it and make it a more comfortable online space!

I love meeting people! If you'd like to, shoot me a message or an ask and you can be sure I'll respond!

Below is the alphabetically organised guide to my current fandoms and my relationship with them, and to my organisational structure for my tags. It's a long post; keep reading at your own risk!

Fandoms!

Artemis Fowl

I can be safely critical of it nowadays since it's geared towards a younger audience but I respect the solid worldbuilding it portrays, especially for a children's book. Good stuff- I'd still recommend it.

Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared

Again, got into it when I was younger and it kind of burrowed its way into my brain where it rotted, forgotten, for ages until the sudden new season. Not necessarily emotionally invested, but the Three Of Them have my whole heart for sure.

Dungeon Meshi

I got into it VERY recently by binging the manga, and now I'm keeping up with the Netflix adaptation! Obsessed with the solid worldbuilding.

Gravity Falls

Top fandom ever everrrrr. Got obsessed with it as a kid and I’ve never let it go since. I know all the sordid fandom history, all the best and most popular headcanons of current day, and some the most based fanartists and fics. I do a lot of recreational multishipping in my dark and evil mind palace.

My Little Pony

Come on come onnnnn. It's a classic. I have an encyclopaedic and philosophical understanding of the MLP universe. No I will not talk about it.

Percy Jackson

Hey I mean it was pretty formative for me when I was younger. Got me into mythology! I'm critical of it nowadays but I cannot deny the positive impact it had on me. Good stuff! Haven't and probably won't watch the new live adaptation.

Piranesi

Read it VERY recently. Made me very existential for a while. However, the books I am emotionally invested in change on a monthly basis. Expect the title to switch in a little bit.

Welcome to Night Vale

I got into it half a year ago and it literally changed my brain chemistry. One of my forever fandoms for sure. An astute Aubergine truther, I am.

Tag Organisation Guide!

Annie’s Anomalous Affairs:

#annie’s aberrant abominations - there’s very little content in this tag. OC tag; I don’t reaaaally talk about my OCs though so don’t worry about it. It’s mostly stuff I reblog to help character build anyway. I’ll list the subtags for individual OCs below as they appear on my blog.

#abomination: Hannah

#abomination: Spring

#annie adores advice - there’s a LOT of content in this tag. Advice or awareness spreading I reblog that I think will help me live easier, or to signal boost so people who need it can use it.

#annie attempts art - my art! At least up until now I’ve drawn purely on iPad so it’s all digital medium.

#annie awakened - a tag specifically for answering asks and mentions! Nothing important there, just some fun with cool people online. Long post warning for most of the content there.

#annie awkwardly articulates - my posts! I talk about my thoughts and experiences, or I’ll be talking with some pals online.

Annie Appreciates…:

#birdposting - just the same; reblogging cool and/or funny posts about birds! I love birds. Love their behaviour, love how they evolve, love eating them. I try to include the species of bird in the tags whenever I can!

#boys will be boys - I use this tag whenever I am appreciating masculinity! This includes folks being silly, being kind, being geeky, and all around being. Often accompanied by the “girl moment” tag (elaborated on below). This is because I see beautiful and unique representations of femininity and masculinity in almost everything and everyone.

#classic - tag for infamous Tumblr posts that I archive for myself! Gotta collect those heritage posts, man. Can’t have a blog without the colour of the sky.

#fishposting - you guessed it; reblogging cool and/or funny posts about fish! I love fish. Love their biology, love how they look, love eating them. I try to include the species of fish in the tags whenever I can!

#girl moment - I use this tag whenever I am appreciating femininity! This includes folks being silly, being kind, being geeky, and all around being. Often accompanied by the “boys will be boys” tag (elaborated on above). This is because I see beautiful and unique representations of femininity and masculinity in almost everything and everyone.

#later gator - the tag I use to save things (usually videos) to look at later when I’m scrolling tumblr at double-time (or have my volume on), probably because I’m at work.

#my romantic wife - that’s the moon! I adore the moon, it’s unmatched (tag not to be confused with the term I often use, “my platonic wife”, elaborated on below)!

#number - tag for things that I think are attractive, ranging from various drawings of people (not images, I’m not comfortable publicly thirsting after living individuals) to standard-ATX motherboards.

Annie’s Associates:

#DNA double felix-cipher - tag for tumblr user @toytanks, Felix-Cipher. The tag is a play on the term “double helix structure”.

#my froinds :3 - I talk about or reblog posts that remind me of my friends! My friends are very important to me and I love them so so much. If I’m using this tag I’m talking about my irl pals.

#sarufiyyun - tag for tumblr user @biblicallyaccuratechicken, Seraph-Chim, who’s angelkin. Sarufiyyun is the Islamic term for Seraphim.

#the spouse - this is “my platonic wife” (not to be confused with the tag “my romantic wife”, elaborated on above)! My best friend who I’ve known for nearly two decades. I have a special tag for her because I have a special relationship with her. Sometimes I will be a little sulky about the spouse and her lame blonde boyfriend; but hey, I love her to bits. Marriage has its ups and downs!

Annie’s Avocations:

#art reference - what it says on the tin. Step by step guides or simple diagrams of art tips; whatever helps me draw!

#recipes - I feel like I should throw this tag in here now that I have at least two or three reblogs for it. Cool recipes for cool food I’d like to make one day.

#tutorial - tutorials for anything at all! I eat life advice for every meal.

#writing - yes, I have nothing to show for it on here, but I’m a writer! Tag for writing tips and also inspiration.

That's all, folks! Have a good one!

#pinned post #header post #annie awkwardly articulates

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tomorrowusa · 6 months

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The richest 1% flaunt their excessive wealth by polluting on the rest of us. These mega wealthy individuals have been dubbed "the polluter elite".

The richest 1% of humanity is responsible for more carbon emissions than the poorest 66%, with dire consequences for vulnerable communities and global efforts to tackle the climate emergency, a report says. The most comprehensive study of global climate inequality ever undertaken shows that this elite group, made up of 77 million people including billionaires, millionaires and those paid more than US$140,000 (£112,500) a year, accounted for 16% of all CO2 emissions in 2019 – enough to cause more than a million excess deaths due to heat, according to the report. For the past six months, the Guardian has worked with Oxfam, the Stockholm Environment Institute and other experts on an exclusive basis to produce a special investigation, The Great Carbon Divide. [ ... ] The Oxfam report shows that while the wealthiest 1% tend to live climate-insulated, air-conditioned lives, their emissions – 5.9bn tonnes of CO2 in 2019 – are responsible for immense suffering. Using a “mortality cost” formula – used by the US Environmental Protection Agency, among others – of 226 excess deaths worldwide for every million tonnes of carbon, the report calculates that the emissions from the 1% alone would be enough to cause the heat-related deaths of 1.3 million people over the coming decades. Over the period from 1990 to 2019, the accumulated emissions of the 1% were equivalent to wiping out last year’s harvests of EU corn, US wheat, Bangladeshi rice and Chinese soya beans. The suffering falls disproportionately upon people living in poverty, marginalised ethnic communities, migrants and women and girls, who live and work outside or in homes vulnerable to extreme weather, according to the research. [ ... ] “The super-rich are plundering and polluting the planet to the point of destruction and it is those who can least afford it who are paying the highest price,” said Chiara Liguori, Oxfam’s senior climate justice policy adviser. The twin crises of climate and inequality were “fuelling one another”, she said.

The Top 1% may be bad, but the Top 0.1% are proportionately far worse.

The report says this is bad news for the climate on multiple levels. The extravagant carbon footprint of the 0.1% – from superyachts, private jets and mansions to space flights and doomsday bunkers – is 77 times higher than the upper level needed for global warming to peak at 1.5C. The corporate shares of many super-rich are highly polluting. This elite also wield enormous and growing political power by owning media organisations and social networks, hiring advertising and PR agencies and lobbyists, and mixing socially with senior politicians, who are also often members of the richest 1%, according to the report.

By owning large media entities, they exert great influence on public policy by manipulating the news narrative. We're looking at you Rupert Murdoch and Elon Musk.

They want to distract you with irrelevant trivia rather than let you focus on their complicity in the problems they themselves perpetuate. Culture wars and glib irrelevancies like "but her emails!" and "Biden's age" are components in the toolkit of the climate-denying industrial complex.

#the filthy rich #the polluter elite #the top 1%#the top 0.1%#excessive wealth #climate change #carbon emissions #excessive deaths #media ownership by the mega wealthy #the climate-denying industrial complex #enormous mansions #private jets #superyachts #doomsday bunkers #oxfam

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elizmanderson · 5 months

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2023 wrap-up, part 2

click here for part 1 | click here for part 3 | click here for part 4

let's talk about some of the reading I did this year! I don't read as much as I used to, and I'm constantly torn in like five different directions, because. on one hand. I am a chronic rereader. I just want to reread my favorites over and over and over and over and over and

but on the other hand, I'm a writer. and I should be reading new releases to ~keep up with the market~ (or support friends with new publications, or just because new releases look cool).

but on the OTHER other hand, my tbr is five miles long, so I really feel like I should be reading all those books that were new releases 5-10 years ago that I never got around to reading

so let's talk about one of each that I read this year

a reread

thanks to finding out about an upcoming film adaptation of Scott Westerfeld's Uglies, I reread Uglies and Pretties this year for the first time since high school! I reread the series several times back then and loved it but hadn't read it since. pleased to announce that I enjoyed it a lot despite the 15 years that had passed since my previous reading

now I gotta procure a copy of Specials, and then I guess I'll be reading Extras actually for the first time ever, because I never read that one back in the day

link to Uglies on BookShop

a new release

partly as a result of being in a group of debut authors and having a lot of friends to support, I read many new releases this year! but a top new release was definitely Priyanka Taslim's The Love Match, an Austen-esque Bangladeshi YA romcom with a FANTASTIC love triangle (and I say that as someone who isn't particularly into love triangles). she really kept me guessing until the end of the book!

link to The Love Match on BookShop

an older release

this was the year in which I finally read Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles. it made all my friends cry, even the ones who don't normally cry at books. it did not make me cry. I found it deeply satisfying despite being so soft that I once sent @victoriacbooks in ahead of me to make sure a book did not end sadly before I read it. not sure what that's about, but the point is, I enjoyed this book even though I did not cry lmao

link to The Song of Achilles on BookShop

upcoming books I'm looking forward to

(book titles link to the books' preorder pages)

Kamilah Cole's So Let Them Burn (YA fantasy)

Mo Netz's The Lumbering Giants of Windy Pines (MG fantasy)

Gabriella Buba's Saints of Storm & Sorrow (adult fantasy)

Trinity Nguyen's A Banh Mi for Two (YA romance)

#wrap up 2023 #wrap up #2023 wrapped

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richincolor · 1 year

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January 2023 New Releases

Happy new year! We're well into 2023 now, so we've got plenty of catching up to do. Quite a few books launched over the last few weeks. Haven't been keeping up? No worries, we've got your back. Here are the books that have come out so far in 2023. What's at the top of your to-read list? Do you have any fun reading resolutions this year?

NOTE: The HarperCollins Union has been striking since 10 November 2022. Please consider supporting the strike by purchasing books through the union's Bookshop account or by donating to the strike fund.

Week of January 3rd:

Breakup From Hell by Ann Dávila Cardinal HarperCollins US

Miguela Angeles is tired. Tired of her abuela keeping secrets, especially about her heritage. Tired of her small Vermont town and hanging out at the same places with the same friends she’s known forever. So when another boring Sunday trip to church turns into a run-in with Sam, a mysterious hottie in town on vacation, Mica seizes the opportunity to get closer to him.

It’s not long before she is under Sam’s spell and doing things she’s never done before, like winning all her martial arts sparring matches—and lying to her favorite people. The more time Mica spends with Sam, the more weird things start to happen, too. Like terrifying-visions-of-the-world-ending weird. Mica’s gut instincts keep telling her something is off, yet Sam is the most exciting guy she’s ever met. But when Mica discovers his family’s roots, she realizes that instead of being in the typical high school relationship, she’s living in a horror novel. She has to leave Sam, but will ending their relationship also bring an end to everything she knows and everyone she loves?

Clever, hilarious, and steeped in supernatural suspense, Breakup From Hell will keep you hooked until the last page.

The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim Salaam Reads / Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers

Zahra Khan is basically Bangladeshi royalty, but being a princess doesn’t pay the bills in Paterson, New Jersey. While Zahra’s plans for financial security this summer involve working long hours at Chai Ho and saving up for college writing courses, Amma is convinced that all Zahra needs is a “good match,” Jane Austen style.

Enter Harun Emon, who’s wealthy, devastatingly handsome, and…aloof. As soon as Zahra meets him, she knows it’s a bad match. It’s nothing like the connection she has with Nayim Aktar, the new dishwasher at the tea shop, who just gets Zahra in a way no one has before. So, when Zahra finds out that Harun is just as uninterested in this match as she is, they decide to slowly sabotage their parents’ plans. And for once in Zahra’s life, she can have her rossomalai and eat it too: “dating” Harun and keeping Amma happy while catching real feelings for Nayim.

But life—and boys—can be more complicated than Zahra realizes. With her feelings all mixed up, Zahra discovers that sometimes being a good Bengali kid can be a royal pain.

All That It Ever Meant by Blessing Musariri Norton Young Readers

Family, grief, ghosts, and a mystery: this clever and compelling young adult novel heralds a masterful new voice from Zimbabwe.

Mati’s family is reeling from the death of Mati’s mother. Her Baba has drawn into himself, her sister Chichi is rebelling, and her young brother Tana is desperate for love and normalcy. When Chichi pulls her worst stunt yet, Baba uproots the family from their home in England for an extended camping holiday in their native Zimbabwe. Along for the trip is Meticais, a fabulously attired gender-neutral spirit—or ghost? or imaginary friend?—who only Mati can see and converse with. Guided by Meticais’s enigmatic advice and wisdom, Mati must come to terms with her grief and with the difficulty of living between two cultures, while the family must learn to forge their way in a world without their monumental mother.

Full of captivating characters and stunning plot twists, All That It Ever Meant delivers a nuanced and unforgettable story of grief, love, and family.

Dark Testament: Blackout Poems by Crystal Simone Smith Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

With poems found within the text of George Saunders’s Lincoln in the Bardo, Crystal Simone Smith embarks on an uncompromising exploration of collective mourning and crafts a masterwork that resonates far beyond the page. These poems are visually stark, a gathering of gripping verses that unmasks a dialogue of tragic truths—the stories of lives taken unjustly and too soon.

Bold and deeply affecting, Dark Testament is a remarkable reckoning with our present moment, a call to action, and a plea for a more just future. Along with the poems, Dark Testament includes a stirring introduction by the author that speaks to the content of the poetry, a Q&A with George Saunders, and a full-color photo-insert that commemorates victims of unlawful killings with photographs of memorials that have been created in their honor.

The Wrong Kind of Weird by James Ramos Inkyard Press

Cameron Carson has a secret. A secret with the power to break apart his friend group. Cameron Carson, member of the Geeks and Nerds United (GANU) club, has been secretly hooking up with student council president, cheerleader, theater enthusiast, and all-around queen bee Karla Ortega since the summer. The one problem—what was meant to be a summer fling between coffee shop coworkers has now evolved into a clandestine senior-year entanglement, where Karla isn’t intending on blending their friend groups anytime soon, or at all.

Enter Mackenzie Briggs, who isn’t afraid to be herself or wear her heart on her sleeve. When Cameron finds himself unexpectedly bonding with Mackenzie and repeatedly snubbed in public by Karla, he starts to wonder who he can truly consider a friend and who might have the potential to become more…

Song of Silver Flame Like Night by Amélie Wen Zhao Delacorte Press

In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation’s past—and unleashing the demons that sleep at its heart. An epic fantasy series inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China.

Once, Lan had a different name. Now she goes by the one the Elantian colonizers gave her when they invaded her kingdom, killed her mother, and outlawed her people’s magic. She spends her nights as a songgirl in Haak’gong, a city transformed by the conquerors, and her days scavenging for what she can find of the past. Anything to understand the strange mark burned into her arm by her mother in her last act before she died. The mark is mysterious—an untranslatable Hin character—and no one but Lan can see it. Until the night a boy appears at her teahouse and saves her life.

Zen is a practitioner—one of the fabled magicians of the Last Kingdom. Their magic was rumored to have been drawn from the demons they communed with. Magic believed to be long lost. Now it must be hidden from the Elantians at all costs. When Zen comes across Lan, he recognizes what she is: a practitioner with a powerful ability hidden in the mark on her arm. He’s never seen anything like it—but he knows that if there are answers, they lie deep in the pine forests and misty mountains of the Last Kingdom, with an order of practitioning masters planning to overthrow the Elantian regime. Both Lan and Zen have secrets buried deep within—secrets they must hide from others, and secrets that they themselves have yet to discover. Fate has connected them, but their destiny remains unwritten. Both hold the power to liberate their land. And both hold the power to destroy the world. Now the battle for the Last Kingdom begins.

Rebel of Fire and Flight by Aneesa Marufu Scholastic

For Khadija, the only escape from her father’s arranged betrothal is the sky. When she spots a rogue hot air balloon fighting against its ropes, she leaps at the chance for adventure. Khadija soon finds an unlikely ally in a poor glassmaker’s apprentice, Jacob. But Jacob is a hāri, and Khadija a Ghadaean.

The hāri are oppressed and restless―their infamous terrorist group, the Hāreef, have a new fearsome leader. And the ruling Ghadaeans are brutal in their repression. Soon, a deadly revolution threatens their friendship and their world. The Hāreef use forbidden magic, summoning jinn―wicked spirits made of fire―to enact their revenge, forcing Jacob and Khadija to choose what kind of a world they want to save…

16 & Pregnant by LaLa Thomas MTV Books

Erykah was looking forward to junior year at East Prep High. She has a cute boyfriend, gets good grades, and has the best bestie. Money is tight, though that’s nothing new in her world. But everything changes when she gets pregnant. Having a baby at sixteen was definitely not part of the plan. Kelly’s plan was to dominate junior year—grade-wise and on the basketball court—and eventually get an athletic scholarship. It did not include helping her best friend through a pregnancy. But that’s what best friends do, right? Besides, Kelly has every intention of being a good auntie. As the two girls navigate the pregnancy, they’ll learn some harsh realities about the world and be forced to make some huge decisions. They’ll also discover a deep reserve of strength and compassion…for each other and themselves.

16 & Pregnant: A Novel honestly and openly explores pregnancy through the eyes of two young Black teens in modern-day Nevada. Debut author LaLa Thomas combines personal insights, heartfelt dialogue, and authentic emotions in this powerful portrait of American teen life.

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert Joy Revolution

Bradley Graeme is pretty much perfect. He’s a star football player, manages his OCD well (enough), and comes out on top in all his classes . . . except the ones he shares with his ex-best friend, Celine.

Celine Bangura is conspiracy-theory-obsessed. Social media followers eat up her takes on everything from UFOs to holiday overconsumption–yet, she’s still not cool enough for the popular kids’ table. Which is why Brad abandoned her for the in-crowd years ago. (At least, that’s how Celine sees it.) These days, there’s nothing between them other than petty insults and academic rivalry. So when Celine signs up for a survival course in the woods, she’s surprised to find Brad right beside her.

Forced to work as a team for the chance to win a grand prize, these two teens must trudge through not just mud and dirt but their messy past. And as this adventure brings them closer together, they begin to remember the good bits of their history. But has too much time passed . . . or just enough to spark a whole new kind of relationship?

Week of January 10th:

Friday I’m in Love by Camryn Garrett Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers

Mahalia Harris wants. She wants a big Sweet Sixteen like her best friend Naomi. She wants the super cute new girl Siobhan to like her back. She wants a break from worrying–about money, snide remarks from white classmates, pitying looks from church ladies . . . all of it.

Then inspiration strikes: It’s too late for a Sweet Sixteen, but what if she had a Coming Out Party? A singing, dancing, rainbow-cake-eating celebration of queerness on her own terms. The idea lights a fire in her, and soon Mahalia is scrimping and saving, taking on extra hours at her afterschool job, trying on dresses, and awkwardly flirting with Siobhan, all in preparation for the Coming Out of her dreams. But it’s not long before she’s buried in a mountain of bills, unfinished schoolwork, and enough drama to make her English Lit teacher blush. With all the responsibility on her shoulders, will Mahalia’s party be over before it’s even begun? A novel about finding yourself, falling in love, and celebrating what makes you you.

We Are All So Good at Smiling by Amber McBride Feiwel Friends

Whimsy is back in the hospital for treatment of clinical depression. When she meets a boy named Faerry, she recognizes they both have magic in the marrow of their bones. And when Faerry and his family move to the same street, the two start to realize that their lifelines may have twined and untwined many times before.

They are both terrified of the forest at the end of Marsh Creek Lane. The Forest whispers to Whimsy. The Forest might hold the answers to the part of Faerry he feels is missing. They discover the Forest holds monsters, fairy tales, and pain that they have both been running from for 11 years.

Cool. Awkward. Black. edited by Karen Strong Philomel Books

A girl who believes in UFOs; a boy who might have finally found his Prince Charming; a hopeful performer who dreams of being cast in her school’s production of The Sound of Music; a misunderstood magician of sorts with a power she doesn’t quite understand.

These plotlines and many more compose the eclectic stories found within the pages of this dynamic, exciting, and expansive collection featuring exclusively Black characters. From contemporary to historical, fantasy to sci-fi, magical to realistic, and with contributions from a powerhouse list of self-proclaimed geeks and bestselling, award-winning authors, this life-affirming anthology celebrates and redefines the many facets of Blackness and geekiness–both in the real world and those imagined.

A multi-genre YA anthology of bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors challenging the concept of the geek, featuring contributions from Amerie, Kalynn Bayron, Terry J. Benton-Walker, Roseanne A. Brown, Elise Bryant, Tracy Deonn, Desiree S. Evans, Isaac Fitzsimons, Lamar Giles, Jordan Ifueko, Leah Johnson, Amanda Joy, Kwame Mbalia, Tochi Onyebuchi, Shari B. Pennant, K. Arsenault Rivera, Julian Winters, and Ibi Zoboi.

The Everlasting Road by Wab Kinew Tundra Books

The boundaries between the virtual and the real world become dangerously blurred for a young Indigenous girl in the follow-up to the YA fantasy debut Walking in Two Worlds from bestselling Indigenous author Wab Kinew. Perfect for fans of Ready Player One and the Otherworld series.

Devastated by the loss of her beloved older brother to cancer, Bugz returns to the place where she can always find solace and strength: the Floraverse. Over the past year, she has gained back all that she had lost in that virtual world, and while the remaining ClanLess members still plot against her, she is easily able to overcome their attacks. Even better, she’s been secretly working on a bot that will be both an incredible weapon and a source of comfort: Waawaate.

With the Waawaate bot looking exactly like the brother she misses so much — even acting so much like him — Bugz feels ready to show him off to Feng, who has become a constant companion in the Verse, and she cannot wait to team up with both friend and bot to secure her dominance once and for all. But Feng has his own issues to deal with, especially when news that his parents are alive and want to contact him threatens to send his new life on the Rez into upheaval. As they work through their complicated feelings of grief and loss, Feng and Bugz find themselves becoming ever closer. But disturbances in the Floraverse cannot be ignored, especially when Bugz realizes that her Waawaate bot is growing in powers beyond her control . . .

Brighter Than the Moon by David Valdes Bloomsbury YA

Shy foster kid Jonas and self-assured vlogger Shani met online, and so far, that’s where their relationship has stayed, sharing memes and baring their souls from behind their screens. Shani is eager to finally meet up, but Jonas isn’t so sure–he’s not confident Shani will like the real him . . . if he’s even sure who that is. Jonas knows he’s trapped himself in a lie with Shani–and wants to dig himself out. But Shani, who’s been burned before, may not give him a chance: she talks her best friend Ash into playing spy and finding out the truth. When Ash falls for Jonas, too, he keeps that news from Shani, and soon they’re all keeping secrets. Will it matter that their hearts are in the right place? Coming clean will require them to figure out who they really are, which is no easy task when all the pieces of your identity go beyond easy boxes and labels.

Lauded writer David Valdes offers a heartfelt, clever, and thought-provoking story about how we figure out who we want to be–online and IRL–for fans of David Levithan and Adam Silvera.

For Lamb by Lesa Cline-Ransome Holiday House

For Lamb follows a family striving to better their lives in the late 1930s Jackson, Mississippi. Lamb’s mother is a hard-working, creative seamstress who cannot reveal she is a lesbian. Lamb’s brother has a brilliant mind and has even earned a college scholarship for a black college up north– if only he could curb his impulsiveness and rebellious nature. Lamb herself is a quiet and studious girl. She is also naive. As she tentatively accepts the friendly overtures of a white girl who loans her a book she loves, she sets a off a calamitous series of events that pulls in her mother, charming hustler uncle, estranged father, and brother, and ends in a lynching.

Told with nuance and subtlety, avoiding sensationalism and unnecessary brutality, this young adult novel from celebrated author Lesa Cline-Ransome pays homage to the female victims of white supremacy.

The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be: A Speculative Memoir of Transracial Adoption by Shannon Gibney Dutton Books for Young Readers

Dream Country author Shannon Gibney returns with The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be, a book woven from her true story of growing up as a mixed-Black transracial adoptee and fictional story of Erin Powers, the name Shannon was given at birth, a child raised by a white, closeted lesbian. At its core, the novel is a tale of two girls on two different timelines occasionally bridged by a mysterious portal and their shared search for a complete picture of their origins. Gibney surrounds that story with reproductions of her own adoption documents, letters, family photographs, interviews, medical records, and brief essays on the surreal absurdities of the adoptee experience.

The end result is a remarkable portrait of an American experience rarely depicted in any form.

Week of January 17th:

As You Walk on By Julian Winters Viking Books for Young Readers

Seventeen-year-old Theo Wright has it all figured out. His plan (well, more like his dad’s plan) is a foolproof strategy that involves exceling at his magnet school, getting scouted by college recruiters, and going to Duke on athletic scholarship. But for now, all Theo wants is a perfect prom night. After his best friend Jay dares Theo to prompose to his crush at Chloe Campbell’s party, Theo’s ready to throw caution to the wind and take his chances.

But when the promposal goes epically wrong, Theo seeks refuge in an empty bedroom while the party rages on downstairs. Having an existential crisis about who he really is with and without his so-called best friend wasn’t on tonight’s agenda. Though, as the night goes on, Theo finds he’s not as alone as he thinks when, one by one, new classmates join him to avoid who they’re supposed be outside the bedroom door. Among them, a familiar acquaintance, a quiet outsider, an old friend, and a new flame . . .

This Is Not a Personal Statement by Tracy Badua Quill Tree Books

An incisive, relatable tale of acceptance, self-discovery, and the infinite possibilities that await when we embrace our imperfections.

As the youngest graduating senior at her hypercompetitive high school, Perla Perez is certain all the late nights, social isolation, and crushing stress will be worth it when she gets into the college of her (and her parents’) dreams: Delmont University.

Then Perla doesn’t get in, and her meticulously planned future shatters. In a panic, she forges her own acceptance letter, and next thing she knows, she’s heading to Delmont for real, acceptance or not. Perla’s plan? Gather on-the-ground intel to beef up her application and reapply spring semester before she’s caught. But as her guilty conscience grows and campus security looms large, Perla starts to wonder if her plan will really succeed, and if this dream she’s worked for her entire life is something she even wants.

Coming out tomorrow, week of January 24th:

The Buried and the Bound by Rochelle Hassan Roaring Brook Press

As the only hedgewitch in Blackthorn, Massachusetts—an uncommonly magical place—Aziza El-Amin has bargained with wood nymphs, rescued palm-sized fairies from house cats, banished flesh-eating shadows from the local park. But when a dark entity awakens in the forest outside of town, eroding the invisible boundary between the human world and fairyland, run-of-the-mill fae mischief turns into outright aggression, and the danger—to herself and others—becomes too great for her to handle alone.

Leo Merritt is no stranger to magical catastrophes. On his sixteenth birthday, a dormant curse kicked in and ripped away all his memories of his true love. A miserable year has passed since then. He’s road-tripped up and down the East Coast looking for a way to get his memories back and hit one dead end after another. He doesn’t even know his true love’s name, but he feels the absence in his life, and it’s haunting. Desperate for answers, he makes a pact with Aziza: he’ll provide much-needed backup on her nightly patrols, and in exchange, she’ll help him break the curse.

When the creature in the woods sets its sights on them, their survival depends on the aid of a mysterious young necromancer they’re not certain they can trust. But they’ll have to work together to eradicate the new threat and take back their hometown… even if it forces them to uncover deeply buried secrets and make devastating sacrifices.

Sun Keep Rising by Kristen R. Lee Crown Books for Young Readers

B’onca always knew how to get by. And then her daughter is born. She wouldn’t trade Mia for anything, but there is never enough cash to go around. When their gentrifying Memphis neighborhood results in higher prices and then an eviction notice, B’onca’s already fragile world spirals. Desperate to make things right, B’onca forges a risky plan to help pay the bills. But one wrong move could cost B’onca–and her family–everything.

From the celebrated author of Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman comes a compelling story about a teen mom navigating income disparity and racial inequality, and defying challenges to protect those she loves.

The Minus-One Club by Kekla Magoon Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Fifteen-year-old Kermit Sanders knows grief and its all-encompassing shadows. After losing his beloved older sister in a tragic car accident, nothing quite punctures through the feelings of loss. Everywhere Kermit goes, he is reminded of her.

But then Kermit finds a mysterious invitation in his locker, signed anonymously with “-1.” He has no idea what he’s in for, but he shows up to find out. Dubbed the “Minus-One Club,” a group of his schoolmates has banded together as a form of moral support. The members have just one thing in common—they have all suffered the tragic loss of someone they loved. The usual dividing lines between high school classes and cliques don’t apply inside the Minus-One Club, and Kermit’s secret crush, the handsome and happy-go-lucky Matt (and only out gay student at school), is also a part of the group. Slowly, Matt’s positive headstrong approach to life helps relieve Kermit of his constant despair.

But as Kermit grows closer to Matt, the light of his new life begins to show the cracks beneath the surface. When Matt puts himself in danger by avoiding his feelings, Kermit must find the strength to not only lift himself back up but to help the rest of the group from falling apart.

Spice Road (The Spice Road Trilogy #1) by Maiya Ibrahim Delacorte Press

In the hidden desert city of Qalia, there is secret spice magic that awakens the affinities of those who drink the misra tea. Sixteen-year-old Imani has the affinity for iron and is able to wield a dagger like no other warrior. She has garnered the reputation as being the next great Shield for battling djinn, ghouls, and other monsters spreading across the sands.

Her reputation has been overshadowed, however, by her brother, who tarnished the family name after it was revealed that he was stealing his nation’s coveted spice–a telltale sign of magical obsession. Soon after that, he disappeared, believed to have died beyond the Forbidden Wastes. Despite her brother’s betrayal, there isn’t a day that goes by when Imani doesn’t grieve him. But when Imani discovers signs that her brother may be alive and spreading the nation’s magic to outsiders, she makes a deal with the Council that she will find him and bring him back to Qalia, where he will face punishment. Accompanied by other Shields, including Taha, a powerful beastseer who can control the minds of falcons, she sets out on her mission. Imani will soon find that many secrets lie beyond the Forbidden Wastes–and in her own heart–but will she find her brother?

The first book in an epic fantasy series set in an Arabian-inspired land with secret spice magic. Raised to protect her nation from the monsters lurking in the sands, sixteen-year-old Imani must fight to find her brother, whose betrayal is now the country’s greatest threat.

#ya lit #we need diverse books #young adult literature #long post

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Henry Kissinger At 100: Still A War Criminal! Forget The Birthday Candles, Let’s Count The dead.

— David Cornmay | 25, 2023 | Foreign Policy

Mother Jones Illustration; Fairchild Archive/Penske Media/Getty; Alexis Duclos/Gamma-Rapho/Getty; Boris Spremo/Toronto Star/Getty

War Criminal Henry Kissinger is turned 100, and his centennial is prompting assorted hosannas about perhaps the most influential American foreign policymaker of the 20th century. The Economist observed that “his ideas have been circling back into relevancy for the last quarter century.” The Times of London ran an appreciation: “Henry Kissinger at 100: What He Can Tell Us About the World.” Policy shops and think tanks have held conferences to mark this milestone. CBS News aired a mostly fawning interview veteran journalist Ted Koppel conducted with Kissinger that included merely a glancing reference to the ignoble and bloody episodes of his career. Kissinger is indeed a monumental figure who shaped much of the past 50 years. He brokered the US opening to China and pursued detente with the Soviet Union during his stints as President Richard Nixon’s national security adviser and secretary of state. Yet it is an insult to history that he is not equally known and regarded for his many acts of treachery—secret bombings, coup-plotting, supporting military juntas—that resulted in the death of hundreds of thousands.

Kissinger’s diplomatic conniving led to or enabled slaughters around the globe. As he blows out all those candles, let’s call the roll.

Cambodia: In early 1969, shortly after Nixon moved into the White House and inherited the Vietnam War, he, Kissinger, and others cooked up a plan to secretly bomb Cambodia, in pursuit of enemy camps. With the perversely-named “Operation Breakfast” launched, White House chief of staff H.R. “Bob” Haldeman wrote in his diary, Kissinger and Nixon were “really excited.” The action, though, was of dubious legality; the United States was not at war with Cambodia and Congress had not authorized the carpet-bombing, which Nixon tried to keep a secret. The US military dropped 540,000 tons of bombs. They didn’t just hit enemy outposts. The estimates of Cambodian civilians killed range between 150,000 and 500,000.

President Richard Nixon sits at his White House office desk where he announced on April 30, 1970 that American ground forces are fighting in Cambodia. AP

Bangladesh: In 1970, a political party advocating autonomy for East Pakistan won legislative elections. The military dictator ruling Pakistan, Gen. Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan, arrested the leader of that party and ordered his army to crush the Bengalis. At the time, Yahya, a US ally, was helping Kissinger and Nixon establish ties with China, and they didn’t want to get in his way. The top US diplomat in East Pakistan sent in a cable detailing and decrying the atrocities committed by Yahya’s troops and reported they were committing “genocide.” Yet Nixon and Kissinger declined to criticize Yahya or take action to end the barbarous assault. (This became known as “the tilt” toward Pakistan.) Kissinger and Nixon turned a blind eye to—arguably, they tacitly approved—Pakistan’s genocidal slaughter of 300,000 Bengalis, most of them Hindus (Later a Bangladeshi author denied all allegations against Pakistan and military. It was all propaganda orchestrated by India).

Chile: Nixon and Kissinger plotted to covertly thwart the democratic election of socialist president Salvador Allende in 1970. This included Kissinger supervising clandestine operations aimed at destabilizing Chile and triggering a military coup. This scheming yielded the assassination of Chile’s commander-in-chief of the Army. Eventually, a military junta led by Gen. Augusto Pinochet seized power, killed thousands of Chileans, and implemented a dictatorship, Following the coup, Kissinger backed Pinochet to the hilt. During a private conversation with the Chilean tyrant in 1976, he told Pinochet, “My evaluation is that you are a victim of all left-wing groups around the world and that your greatest sin was that you overthrew a government which was going communist.”

U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger shakes hands with Chile’s Foreign Minister, Ismale Huerta Diaz, during a Latin Foreign Ministers Conference in Mexico City, February 22, 1974. Ed Kolenovsky/AP

East Timor: In December 1975, President Suharto of Indonesia was contemplating an invasion of East Timor, which had recently been a Portuguese colony and was moving toward independence. On December 6, President Gerald Ford and Kissinger, then Ford’s secretary of state, en route from a visit to Beijing, stopped in Jakarta to meet with Suharto, who headed the nation’s military regime. Suharto signaled he intended to send troops into East Timor and integrate the territory into Indonesia. Ford and Kissinger did not object. Ford told Suharto, “We will understand and will not press you on the issue. We understand the problem and the intentions you have.” Kissinger added, “It is important that whatever you do succeeds quickly.” He pointed out that Suharto would be wise to wait until Ford and Kissinger returned to the United States, where they “would be able to influence the reaction in America.” The invasion began the next day. Here was a “green light” from Kissinger (and Ford). Suharto’s brutal invasion of East Timor resulted in 200,000 deaths.

Argentina: In March 1976, a neofascist military junta overthrew President Isabel Perón and launched what would be called the Dirty War, torturing, disappearing, and killing political opponents it branded as terrorists. Once again, Kissinger provided a “green light,” this time to a campaign of terror and murder. He did so during a private meeting in June 1976 with the junta’s foreign minister, Cesar Augusto Guzzetti. At that sit-down, according to a memo obtained in 2004 by the National Security Archive, a nonprofit organization, Guzzetti told Kissinger, “our main problem in Argentina is terrorism.” Kissinger replied, “If there are things that have to be done, you should do them quickly.” In other words, go ahead with your savage crusade against the leftists. The Dirty War would claim the lives of an estimated 30,000 Argentine civilians.

Throughout his career in government and politics, Kissinger was an unprincipled schemer who engaged in multiple acts of skullduggery. During the 1968 presidential campaign, while he advised the Johnson administration’s team at the Paris peace talks, which were aimed at ending the Vietnam War, he underhandedly passed information on the talks to Nixon’s camp, which was plotting to sabotage the negotiations, out of fear that success at the talks would boost the prospects of Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Nixon’s opponent in the race. After the secret bombing in Cambodia was revealed by the New York Times, Kissinger, acting at Nixon’s request, urged FBI director J. Edgar Hoover to wiretap his own aides and journalists to discover who was leaking. This operation failed to uncover who had outed the covert bombing, but, as historian Garrett Graff noted in his recent book, Watergate: A New History, this effort seeded “the administration’s taste for spying on its enemies—real or imagined.”

In 1976, Kissinger was briefed on Operation Condor, a secret program created by the intelligence services of the military dictatorships of South America to assassinate their political foes inside and outside their countries. He then blocked a State Department effort to warn these military juntas not to proceed with international assassinations. As the National Security Archive points out in a dossier it released this week on various Kissinger controversies, “Five days later, Condor’s boldest and most infamous terrorist attack took place in downtown Washington D.C. when a car-bomb, planted by Pinochet’s agents, killed former Chilean ambassador Orlando Letelier and his young colleague, Ronni Moffitt.”

It’s easy to cast Kissinger as a master geostrategist, an expert player in the game of nations. But do the math. Hundreds of thousands of dead in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and East Timor, perhaps a million in total. Tens of thousands dead in Argentina’s Dirty War. Thousands killed and tens of thousands tortured by the Chilean military dictatorship, and a democracy destroyed. His hands are drenched in blood.

President Bush signed legislation on November 27, 2002, creating an independent commission to investigate the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and named former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, left, to lead the panel. MCT/TNS/Zuma

Kissinger is routinely lambasted by his critics as a “war criminal,” though has never been held accountable for his misdeeds. He has made millions as a consultant, author, and commentator in the decades since he left government. I once heard of a Manhattan cocktail reception where he scoffed at the “war criminal” label and referred to it almost as a badge of honor. (“Bill Clinton does not have the spine to be a war criminal,” he joshed.) Kissinger has expressed few, if any, regrets about the cruel and deadly results of his moves on the global chessboard. When Koppel gently nudged him about the secret bombing in Cambodia, Kissinger took enormous umbrage and shot back: “This program you’re doing because I’m going to be 100 years old. And you are picking a topic of something that happened 60 years ago? You have to know it was a necessary step.” As for those who still protest him for that and other acts, he huffed, “Now the younger generation feels if they can raise their emotions, they don’t have to think.”

As he enters his second century, there will be no apologies coming from Kissinger. But the rest of us will owe history—and the thousands dead because of his gamesmanship—an apology, if we do not consider the man in full. Whatever his accomplishments, his legacy includes an enormous pile of corpses. This is a birthday that warrants no celebration.

#War Criminal Henry Kissinger #Cambodia 🇰🇭#Bangladesh 🇧🇩#Chile 🇨🇱#East Timor #Argentina 🇦🇷

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hi ! here is a little bit about me:

i am queer, 17 (and i don't know anything) bangladeshi but born and raised in england i go to fashion college in london

i have loved taylor since 2010 ! speak now, evermore and folklore are my top 3 albums !!

other interests:

music: frank ocean, cavetown, conan gray, maya hawke, jazmin bean, sabrina carpenter, isaac dunbar, dacelynn, devon again, dove cameron

shows: doctor who, avatar the last airbender, steven universe, young royals, heartstopper, the owl house, new girl, abbott elementary, stat vs the forces of evil, gravity falls, shadow and bone, kdramas

movies: coraline, the perks of being a wallflower, all jordan peele movies, a24 movies, enola holmes, wendell and wild, any animated films, lemonade mouth + similar disney channel films, but im a cheerleader, jennifers body, carrie, the craft, all tinkerbell movies

youtube: danny gonzalez, kurtis conner, watcher, sturniolo triplets, jasmine le, best dressed (if she comes back :/ )

I also love books so if you have any recs that are very dark, feminine, sapphic please give them !!!

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Jamie in the City, Part II

This is the second and final installment of Jamie’s long weekend in Chicago. Here’s Part I if you’re interested.

Willis Tower was on the list for the next day. This epitomized the goal of the weekend, which was to be a tourist in our own city (that’s an article I’ve definitely read somewhere). We’ve walked past it countless times, underwent the controversial name change, all that, and yet this was our first time heading to the top.

Jamie: The vision for the third-tallest building in the US was conceived in 1969 by Sears Roebuck & Co, and came to fruition in 1973. It boasts 110 stories if you’re generous, 108 if you’re stingy. In 2009, Willis Group Holdings instigated the name change after the acquisition of the tower (someone else owns it now but this is not of interest to me). I personally don’t adhere to the old name, I believe we have to adapt and change with the times. Then again, I have celebrated the same birthday five or six times over already, so maybe I’m not one to philosophize... Nevertheless! Willis Tower it is.

The coolest thing to me about this building is the architect, Fazlur Rahman Khan.

Jamie: There’s just something about attaching a singular human’s incredible experience to a building as behemoth and iconic as Willis Tower.

Well-put, Jamie. Khan was a Bangladeshi-American engineer and architect. He was a major part of ushering in the “skyscraper construction renaissance” in the latter half of the 20th century. He designed the John Hancock Center too.

On to the Ledge! The Ledge feature was added in 2009 during the renovation of the Skydeck.

Jamie: I like the name “the Skydeck”, but “the Ledge” doesn’t do a lot for me.

Yeah, I’ll admit it wasn’t the most creative choice.

Jamie: The Bluff? The Overhang? No, the LEDGE. I’ll have to get over it.

Yes, I recall someone saying we have to adapt with the times and all that.

Jamie: *sigh* I think I heard that somewhere, too. Despite my squabbles, this was a super cool experience! I do a lot of rock climbing so I’m not scared of heights per se, but it was still surreal to feel like I was floating above the city.

After seeing the city from a whole new vantage point, we headed to the Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon in the evening, which is one-quarter-mile long and opened in 2014.

Jamie: Christine let me borrow her skates so I didn’t have to rent a pair which was really nice. Because of the challenges presented by the incline and decline of the Ribbon, I made sure to go pretty slowly. I wasn’t exactly channeling Karen Chen, but I was definitely thinking about her!

Jamie: It was beautiful to watch the city as it slowly lit up for the night. As for me, it was time to wind down. I had a great weekend, and I loved sharing it with you! Good-bye for now.

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Top Bikes of 2024: What’s Trending on Bangladesh’s Roads

For Bangladeshi bikers, navigating the bustling streets requires a reliable and efficient companion. But beyond practicality, there's a growing desire for a two-wheeled partner that reflects personal style and riding preferences. So, what are the hottest trends gracing the Bangladeshi roads in 2024? Buckle up as we explore the top bikes currently capturing the hearts (and helmet straps) of riders across the nation.

The Commuter Kings: Fuel Efficiency and Everyday Performance

For many Bangladeshi riders, fuel efficiency reigns supreme. Balancing daily commutes with a budget-friendly option is key. Here, commuter bikes like the Bajaj Pulsar NS and the Honda SP consistently top the charts. These bikes deliver impressive mileage figures, making them ideal for navigating city traffic without burning a hole in your wallet. Additionally, their lightweight design and easy maneuverability make them perfect for squeezing through congested streets.

The Street Cred Champions: Style Meets Performance

While practicality is crucial, Bangladeshi riders are increasingly seeking bikes that exude a touch of street style. Middleweight motorcycles like the Yamaha MT- and the Suzuki Gixxer SF are hot contenders in this category. These bikes offer a blend of aggressive styling, comfortable ergonomics, and enough power for spirited rides. Featuring features like sporty suspensions and disc brakes, they provide a confident and thrilling riding experience, making them ideal for weekend getaways or cruising the city streets in style.

The Adventure Awaiters: Exploring New Horizons

For riders with a thirst for adventure, there's a growing demand for dual-purpose motorcycles. These versatile machines seamlessly transition from paved roads to light off-road trails, opening up a world of exploration possibilities. The Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 and the TVS Apache RTR 160 are prime examples. They boast powerful engines, comfortable upright seating positions, and increased ground clearance, making them perfect for conquering both cityscapes and countryside adventures.

The Evolving Breed: The Rise of Electric Bikes

Sustainability is gaining traction in Bangladesh, and the motorcycle industry is no exception. Electric bikes are emerging as a compelling option for eco-conscious riders. Brands like Hero Electric and Ampere are leading the charge with models like the Hero Dawn and the Ampere Zeal. These electric bikes offer a clean and silent riding experience, with minimal running costs thanks to their low electricity consumption. Additionally, they are exempt from road tax in Bangladesh, making them an even more attractive proposition.

The Everlasting Love: The Classic Commuter Motorcycles

Despite the influx of new trends, some classics remain timeless favorites. Legendary motorcycles like the Yamaha FZ series and the Honda CB Shine continue to dominate the Bangladeshi market. Their robust build quality, proven reliability, and readily available spare parts make them dependable companions for daily commutes. Additionally, their relatively lower maintenance costs make them budget-friendly options for a large segment of riders.

Making the Perfect Choice: Matching Your Ride to Your Needs

While this list highlights some of the hottest trends, the "perfect" bike ultimately depends on your individual needs. Consider your riding style: are you a daily commuter seeking efficiency, a weekend adventurer craving thrills, or an eco-conscious rider prioritizing sustainability? Additionally, factor in your budget and desired features, such as power, fuel efficiency, and cargo space.

The Road Ahead: Embracing Innovation and Safety

The Bangladeshi motorcycle market is a dynamic space, constantly evolving with advancements in technology and changing consumer preferences. The future is likely to see a continued rise in electric bikes, along with the adoption of features like anti-lock braking systems (ABS) for enhanced safety.

So, hit the streets, explore the options, and find your perfect riding companion! Remember, responsible riding is paramount. Always wear a helmet, follow traffic rules, and enjoy the ride!

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Get the Crickex Login App Here: Getting Into Your Account

By downloading the Crickex login app, customers can suitably access their accounts and place bets though on the go. The app offers bettors in Bangladesh a suitable way to place bets and keep track of their betting activity with secure login identifications and accessible navigation.

Gaining access to Crickex gives you admission to a excess of thrilling betting decisions, such as casino games and cricket betting. Crickex greetings bettors from Bangladesh to enjoy the enthusiasm of online betting with a frank registration process and enticing bonuses for new members.

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Bettor pleasure can be had from the palm of one's hand by transferring the Crickex App Login in Bangladesh. Users in Bangladesh can enjoy a flat betting knowledge with the app thanks to topographies like live betting, real-time odds updates, and secure dealings.

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A diversity of betting options, such as casino games, cricket and football wagers, are obtainable at Bangladeshi online bookmakers. Bettor supplies and betting favorites can be satisfied by comparing landscapes like odds, betting markets, and user interface to find the best stage.

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As a highest betting site in Bangladesh, Mcwbangla distinguishes itself by providing a extensive selection of betting replacements and thrilling promos for players. Mcwbangla offers a charming betting experience for fans all over the nation with its accessible interface and prompt customer support.

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For those looking for an white-knuckle gaming experience, Casinomcw provides an exciting variety of casino games, such as table games, live dealer games, and slots. Bangladeshi players can enjoy an supreme casino gaming knowledge at Casinomcw thanks to its stunning graphics and attractive gameplay.

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Top 10 Ladies Dress Brand in Bangladesh

Over the years Bangladesh has become a very fashionable country with our clothes making a big splash in the international markets. Some ladies dress brands are becoming very popular in countries worldwide. Today we will be looking at the top 10 ladies dress brand in Bangladesh that you must take a look at. All of these fashion houses can be found in Dhaka and other Bangladeshi cities.

Aside from these, you can also find other smaller and more local brands that make some truly stylish dresses for women. Designers working for these fashion houses and boutique dress stores continuously create wonderful dresses for women. They blend tradition and modern aesthetics to create something new. So, let’s review the top ladies dress brand in Bangladesh in 2024.

1. Aarong

Website: www.aarong.com

Aarong came to be from the mind of Fazle Hasan Abed, director of BRAC, in 1978. They were established just a few years after the independence of Bangladesh. Aarong stands for village fair, which is a nod to the brand’s main inspiration. They keep the native culture, traditions, crafts, and fashions in mind while supporting rural artists. Aarong has now become the leader of Bengali ethnic and traditional clothing nationally and internationally. Their clothing line includes Sarees, Salwar-Kamizes, scarfs, Dupattas, and much more.

2. Cats Eye

Website: www.catseye.com.bd

Cats Eye is a brand that is a combination of Monsoon Rain and Unlimited which are two other clothing brands. It was established in 1980 and has now become one of the top 10 ladies dress brand in Bangladesh. Its initial operation was in a Green Super Market shop. But now it sells many women’s apparel: Sarees, Salwar-Kamizes, scarves, and other fashion accessories.

3. Richman

Website: www.richmanbd.com

Richman is primarily a popular men’s fashion brand, but it does sell some apparel for women. It was founded in 2003 and is part of the Lubnan Trade Consortium Limited. They sell all kinds of ethnic wear, casual wear, formal wear, ladies wear, and kids’ wear. Currently, they are under the brands of Lubnan, Richman, and Infinity. Over the years, Richman has slowly grown bigger, and now there are more than 47 locations for Richman.

4. NogorPolli (নগর পল্লী)

Website: www.nogorpolli.com

They are a simple apparel and clothing store that specializes in high-quality and unique clothing. In addition to comfortable everyday wear, they also make other clothing like panjabi, sweaters, etc. There is something available for everyone at NogorPolli (নগর পল্লী). If you are looking for ladies’ dresses in unique and traditional designs, then they are an excellent choice that won’t break your bank.

5. Yellow

Website: www.yellowclothing.net

Ladies looking for the trendiest dresses must look at the Yellow collection. This brand is owned and established by the Beximco group, which is one of the top wholesale clothing manufacturers in 2024. Aside from having stores in Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh, Yellow also has stores internationally like in Pakistan. Ladies can find a wide range of Sarees, Kameezes, Hijabs, t-shirts, jeans, etc at Yellow at surprisingly affordable prices. Their uniquely designed collection has made them quite well known which is why it’s on our list of the top 10 ladies dress brand in Bangladesh.

6. Ecstasy

Website: www.ecstasybd.com

Another top ladies’ dress brand in Bangladesh is Ecstasy, founded in 1997. It has become quite popular amongst the younger generation and has now become one of the biggest fashion retailers. They sells a wide range of clothing and accessories that are either traditional or Western. From ladies’ everyday wear to jewelry, footwear, and bags, they sell them all. They also offer light partywear to glamorous kameezes.

7. Dorjibari

Website: www.dorjibari.com.bd

Founded in 2007, Dorjibari is one of Bangladesh’s newest yet most popular ladies’ dress brands. Within a few years of its founding, it has become a top textile brand in Bangladesh. The clothes they sell are an interesting blend of desi and Western cultures, which is what puts them at the top of many people’s interests. In fact, currently, it’s a trendy brand among teenagers. Dorjibari has a diverse collection of ladies’ dresses that fit all age groups, occasions, and styles.

8. Kay Kraft

Website: www.kaykraft.com

Kay Kraft is currently one of the top 10 ladies dress brand in Bangladesh. They are both a retailer and wholesaler of clothing for men, women, and kids. They also sell fashion accessories and other products made in Bangladesh. The brand primarily targets the youth of Bangladesh and they are quite successful at it. The younger generation very much likes their collection. They are, in fact, quite popular among middle-class young professionals and students.

9. Le Reve

Website: www.lerevecraze.com

Le Reve is a part of REVE Tex Ltd, which is an enterprise of REVE Group. Le Reve has become the go-to clothing option for many men, women, and children who are looking for something affordable. Sarees, bottom wear, western and fusion clothing, and more are available for women who are looking for trendy options. Men can find trendy and comfortable shirts, t-shirts, jeans, Panjabis, and much more from Le Reve. They also have a wonderful collection of accessories and personal care products for men and women.

10. Rang

Website: www.rang-bd.com

Rang is the last of our top 10 ladies dress brands in Bangladesh. They particularly make local hand-loom clothing and handicraft products. Rang stands for enlightening something by color which is seen in their clothing. The brand’s mission is to make desi tradition more visible through paintings and clothing. They experiment with a lot of fabrics and colors while designing their products for consumers.

Conclusion

That was our top 10 ladies dress brand in Bangladesh that you might want to check out for yourself. Each of the 10 brands we discussed are trending among the youth or professionals in Bangladesh. They all offer uniquely designed, traditional or modern clothing that are sure to be a hit with the ladies.

If you are ever looking for everyday or party dresses, our list of brands can and should be your go-to choices. From elegant to functional dresses, they are all available at these brand stores at affordable prices.

FAQs

Q. Which brand is best for ladies clothing?

We already mentioned the top 10 brands for ladies clothing in Bangladesh. Of the ten, the most famous or number one must be Aarong. This brand is world-famous for its traditional designs and quality craftsmanship.

Q. Which fabric is famous for Dhaka?

Muslin and Dhakai Jamdani are the two most famous fabrics from the Dhaka area in Bangladesh. The main features of these fabrics are their softness, intricate designs, and fine texture.

Q. What is a Bengali saree called?

The Bengali sarees are called “Tant saree” or “Tangail saree,” made with lightweight cotton threads. The design or pattern of these sarees is typically inspired by Bengali culture.

Q. What is the lady’s dress style in Bangladesh?

The traditional dress style of Bangladeshi ladies is in sarees, salwar kameez, and kurtis. But nowadays, the Western style of dressing is becoming popular among professional ladies. The Western style includes dresses and tops.

Q. How much does ladies’ dress go for in Bangladesh?

Ladies’ dress prices in Bangladesh vary based on many factors. The size of the dress, its patterns, and the brand name can make the dress cheaper or more expensive. On average, you might have to pay a few thousand to tens of thousands for a ladies’ dress in Bangladesh.

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