Potentially Sensitive Topics: Abortion, Alcoholism, Domestic Violence, Mental Health This short story collection was a quick and fun read that explored the lives of everyday Black folks. One thing I love about us as Black folk is that we find new and creative ways to be our authentic selves every day. We are culture creatorsContinue reading “Afro-Bougie Blues by Lauren Wilson: Book Review”
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Making A Scene: A Book Review
As first posted on feministbookclub.com Making A Scene by Constance Wu is a memoir that showed what it means to fight to be seen in a world that renders you invisible. I don’t mean this in the sense that Constance Wu is seeking attention, and this is why she became an actress. What I got fromContinue reading “Making A Scene: A Book Review”
The Survivalists by Kashana Cauley: Book Review
To what lengths would you go to prepare for the end, whatever that means to you? This is one of the most interesting books I have read in a long time. I was instantly sucked into Aretha’s life and descent from NY lawyer on the partner track to doomsday prepper. I felt like I wasContinue reading “The Survivalists by Kashana Cauley: Book Review”
Anticipated books for January 2023
Happy New Year! I have seen so many challenges on Instagram, from #20BooksWrittenByBlackFolx to #ReadWhatYouOwn. I’m ready to read more books this year, and I have so many to add to my TBR. Do y’all ever get sad that there are so many good books in the world, and we won’t ever have enough timeContinue reading “Anticipated books for January 2023”
Best Nonfiction of 2022
Here is part two of my own favorites of 2022 list: the nonfiction picks! See my previous post for the break down of how diversely I read and what metrics I use. *drum roll* Best Nonfiction Books of 2022 I read some really good books this year! Here are 10 of my favorite nonfiction reads,Continue reading “Best Nonfiction of 2022”
Best Fiction of 2022
Like every year, I was super disappointed by the winners of the GoodReads Awards. Another year of publishing showing that they don’t do their due diligence promoting diverse books and diverse authors. Here is my own favorites of 2022 list! Reading break down Every year, I like to take a look at the books IContinue reading “Best Fiction of 2022”
Anticipated books for December 2022
It’s the last month of the year! How have you fared with your reading goals? I actually made mine this year since I set a more realistic goal 😅 Here are some anticipated books for December! Stay tuned for my best books of the year wrap-up! A Dash of Salt and Pepper by Kosoko JacksonContinue reading “Anticipated books for December 2022”
Operation Mom: A Book Review
As first posted on feministbookclub.com Operation Mom: My Plan to Get My Mom a Life… and a Man by Reenita M. Hora took me by surprise. As I read the synopsis, I thought it was going to be a zany adventure where the reader watches Ila’s mother go on a series of dates to distract herContinue reading “Operation Mom: A Book Review”
Black Skinhead: Book Review
Going into Black Skinhead: Reflections on Blackness and Our Political Future by Brandi Collins-Dexter, I already knew there was such a thing as Black Republicans. I knew that there are limitations to the Democratic party and racism runs rampant among many white liberals. What I didn’t know was how much diversity there really was amongContinue reading “Black Skinhead: Book Review”
Anticipated books for November 2022
It’s been a while since I have posted one of these lists 😅 Only a couple more months left in 2022! If you get some time off to read during the genocidal, colonist celebration, er, I mean Thanksgiving, get your hands on some of these reads! Sky Court by Faith Mosley Release Date: Nov. 1Continue reading “Anticipated books for November 2022”
Liberation is Lit 