I wish I could create a post about books I read in 2020 that were my favorites, but I didn’t read enough to do that. My reading habits have plummeted this year. I checked my Good Reads and the last book I completed was in April. In August, I read a few pages of poetry … Continue reading
I’m excited to get my reading started for 2019, so I’ve put holds on books that are coming out this month. Right now I’m reading books from 2018, but by the end of the month I want to focus on reading books from the current year, instead of lagging behind. Check out my holds list* … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again, when the book lists come out. Your favorite bibliophiles and bookish organizations have selected their top picks for the year and so have I. Before I share my list, I would like to highlight a few of the places that I use to build my endless hold list. NPR’s … Continue reading
I’m the worst when it comes to reading nonfiction, but I’m a little more motivated to read memoirs by Black women. If you’re looking for recommendations, read any of the five books below. I purposely chose books from authors who are still living, along with selecting books I’ve actually read. Bone Black: Memories of Girlhood … Continue reading
One Chapter, One Poem is a book review of sorts. It’s kind of like the Gong Show, where I read only the beginning of a book, and decide if it’s intriguing enough to continue reading. All of the books were borrowed from a public library. I’ve met Dolen in person a few times. She local-ish … Continue reading
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