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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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”
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”
Book Review: Equity
As first posted on feministbookclub.com When I first started Equity: How to Design Organizations Where Everyone Thrives by Minal Bopaiah, I kept thinking how all the characters of The Office needed to read this book. I mean, I have never seen an entire episode of The Office, and all I know about the show are the toxic behaviorsContinue reading “Book Review: Equity”
Book Review: Crying in H Mart
As first posted on feministbookclub.com If you have unresolved mommy issues, I would not suggest you to read Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. If you haven’t self-diagnosed yourself with said issues, then I highly recommend you read this! Crying in H Mart is a memoir outlining Zauner’s relationship with her mother, before, during, and after she diesContinue reading “Book Review: Crying in H Mart”
Anticipated Reads: July 2022
Summer is in full effect! How are you in your summer reading challenge (wish I could still get a prize from the library)? You know the deal! Here are some of my anticipated new releases for this month: General Fiction Sister Mother Warrior by Vanessa Riley Release date July 12 I also read Island Queen.Continue reading “Anticipated Reads: July 2022”
Six of the Best Essay Collections from 2021
I read some fire essay collections this year. In these books, I was challenged and experienced growth in ways that I wasn’t expecting. I fangirled over some of my favorite writers and found some new treasures. Here are 6 of the best essay collections from 2021 (you can see the rest of my favorite booksContinue reading “Six of the Best Essay Collections from 2021”
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”
Liberation is Lit 