Summer Reading List 2013
Now that I have finished my second semester of library school, I can tackle some of the books that have been piling up on my to-be-read list.
Graphic Novels
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Raven Girl by Audrey Niffenegger
- Marble Season by Gilbert Hernandez
- Julio’s Day by Gilbert Hernandez
- Saga, Volume 2 by Fiona Staples and Brian K. Vaughan
Short Story Collections
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Vampires in the Lemon Grove by Karen Russell
- Blasphemy by Sherman Alexie
- Happiness, Like Water Chinelo Okparanta
- Revenge by Yoko Ogawa
Novels
- Americanah by Chimamanda N. Adiche
- Ghana Must Go by Tayie Selasi
- The Killing Moon by N. K. Jemisin
- Percival Everett by Virgil Russell by Percival Everett
Poetry
- Missing you, Metropolis by Gary Jackson
- Autogeography by Reginald Harris
- The Cineaste by A. Van Jordan
- Rice by Nikky Finney
There are a few YA titles I want to read too, but I’d rather tackle this list first. You’ll notice that I’m missing non-fiction and that is on purpose. I don’t read a lot of non-fiction in general, but especially not during the summer. However, I would like to read Raquel Cepeda’s memoir and Mark Anothny Neal’s newest book on Black masculinity, but if I’m pressed for time, I’ll read them in the fall.
Do you have any recommendations for me?
No Time for Blog Posting
It’s finals week! I have a monstrous paper to attend to, and despite all my dabbling with magic spells, the paper won’t write itself. I guess I have to write it. I probably won’t be able to attend any of the fun evening events at #MLADLA13 because I’ll be busy writing. Ah well. See ya on the other side of this ten pager.
Twitter Book Club: Bayou, Volume 1
Another Twitter Book Club is coming to your internet town.
What book?
Bayou, Volume 1 by Jeremy Love
When is it?
May 20 from 6pm-7pm (sometimes it runs a bit over)
Where at?
On the Twitters, using the hashtag #BayouVol1.
Portfolio: Slam the Boards
Fifteen Questions Answered from Yahoo! Answers
1. How can I keep my hedgehog warm?
2. Would Sengalese Twists look good on me?
3. What poetry devices are in these poems?
4. Are there any good products for curly hair?
5. What are some products and hairstyles for curly frizzy hair?
6. Should I make a blog for my poetry?


