Books from the Backlog #133

Posted October 8, 2020 by Carole in Books from the Backlog / 11 Comments

Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread.  If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
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This week’s neglected book

 Glory O’Brien’s History of the Future by A.S. King
Publication Date: October 14, 2014
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

In this masterpiece
about freedom, feminism, and destiny, Printz Honor author A.S. King
tells the epic story of a girl coping with devastating loss at long
last–a girl who has no idea that the future needs her, and that the
present needs her even more.
Graduating from high school is a time of
limitless possibilities–but not for Glory, who has no plan for what’s
next. Her mother committed suicide when Glory was only four years old,
and she’s never stopped wondering if she will eventually go the same
way…until a transformative night when she begins to experience an
astonishing new power to see a person’s infinite past and future. From
ancient ancestors to many generations forward, Glory is bombarded with
visions–and what she sees ahead of her is terrifying: A tyrannical new
leader raises an army. Women’s rights disappear. A violent second civil
war breaks out. And young girls vanish daily, sold off or interned in
camps. Glory makes it her mission to record everything she sees, hoping
her notes will somehow make a difference. She may not see a future for
herself, but she’ll do anything to make sure this one doesn’t come to
pass.

Why did I add Glory O’Brien’s History of the Future to my bookshelf?
Back in 2016, I read Still Life with Tornado by A.S. King and was quite impressed.  Of course, I wanted to read more of her work so I picked up this book and it has sat on my shelves ever since.  I tend to really enjoy magical realism and I have had luck with the author before so I think this will be a good read for me.  Now I just need to find the time!

What are your thoughts? Have you read this book?  Would you recommend it to others?

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11 responses to “Books from the Backlog #133

  1. I see so many raves for A.S. King but have never read anything from her. I have a blogger friend who considers King's Everybody Sees the Ants her all-time favorite. I hope you'll enjoy this one when you get to it!

  2. This doesn't sound like a book for me but it does sound like it's one that would keep you reading! Hope you get to this one soon.