Entrenched: A Memoir of Holding on and Letting go by Linda Lee Blakemore My rating: 4 of 5 stars Entrenched: A Memoir of Holding on and Letting Go is the story of one woman’s journey through a turbulent relationship. The author, Linda Blakemore, graciously reached out to me and offered her book for me toContinue reading “Entrenched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go by Linda Lee Blakemore”
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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”
Dandelion by Jamie Chai Yun Liew
Dandelion by Jamie Chai Yun Liew My rating: 3 of 5 stars Dandelion is a story about roots and where you come from. No matter where you go, you can never fully separate yourself from your motherland. Dandelion is not your typical immigration story. Lily’s mother left her family when she was just 11. FromContinue reading “Dandelion by Jamie Chai Yun Liew”
Book Review – Home.Girl.Hood.
As first posted on feministbookclub.com Home.Girl.Hood. by Ebony Stewart is probably the most exceptional feminist collection of poetry that I have ever read. This is a collection for every Black girl who has problems with feeling like enough. Enough Black. Enough smart. Enough strength. Enough woman. This collection is for every Black girl who wants to beContinue reading “Book Review – Home.Girl.Hood.”
Giving the Devil His Due: A Book Review
Giving the Devil His Due was a lot. This charity anthology is a collection of short stories compiled by the global, virtual organization that works to end violence against women called The Pixel Project. They are doing some cutting edge things and reimagining what nonprofits can look like and their efforts to mobilize communities. TheyContinue reading “Giving the Devil His Due: A Book Review”
Indie Book Tour Spotlight: Granddad, You Can Do That!!!
Granddad, You Can Do That!!! is an adorable story about a boy, Kyle who spends the summer with his Granddad. Description “Grandad You Can Do That!!!” is a children’s book about a young boy named Kyle who tells a story to his class about visiting his granddad during summer break. He went to visit hisContinue reading “Indie Book Tour Spotlight: Granddad, You Can Do That!!!”
Indie Book Tour Spotlight: Boo’s Shoes
I am excited to share with you all a very cute children’s book, Boo’s Shoes: A Rabbit and Fox Story. If you are looking for a fun, interactive way to teach kids how to tie their shoes, this is the book for you! You can get a copy here. Description No Laces! That’s what Boo,Continue reading “Indie Book Tour Spotlight: Boo’s Shoes”
Thoughts in Traffic: 243 Quick-fire Notes to Aid Your Outlook on Self, Life & The Afterlifeby Aramide Salako
Thoughts in Traffic: 243 Quick-fire Notes to Aid Your Outlook on Self, Life & The Afterlife by Aramide Salako My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thoughts in Traffic: 243 Quick-fire Notes to Aid Your Outlook on Self, Life, and The Afterlife by Aramide Salako is a collection of thoughts accumulated by the author while sittingContinue reading “Thoughts in Traffic: 243 Quick-fire Notes to Aid Your Outlook on Self, Life & The Afterlifeby Aramide Salako”
calling in black by Nicholle Ramsey
calling in black by Nicholle Ramsey My rating: 5 of 5 stars Calling in Black was the realest and rawest poetry collection I think I have ever read, You read poems about mental health, but something about this feels extra honest and authentic. Nicholle Ramsey is naked in a way that’s more than one ofContinue reading “calling in black by Nicholle Ramsey”
Different Sides of the Same Coin: A Collection of Poems by Chyrel Jackson and Lyris Wallace
Different Sides of the Same Coin: A Collection of Poems by Chyrel Jackson My rating: 3 of 5 stars Different Sides of the Same Coin by Chyrel Jackson and Lyris Wallace is a poetry collection written by two sisters. A unique feature about each poem is that they include the date, time, and/or year theyContinue reading “Different Sides of the Same Coin: A Collection of Poems by Chyrel Jackson and Lyris Wallace”
Liberation is Lit 