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Anticipated Reading in 2021
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Anticipated Reading in 2021

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Evelyn N. Alfred • 1 Comment

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 →

The Holds List: January
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The Holds List: January

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Evelyn N. Alfred • Leave a comment

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 →

Book Recommendations from 2018
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Book Recommendations from 2018

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Evelyn N. Alfred • 4 Comments

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 →

Five Memoirs for Women’s History Month
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Five Memoirs for Women’s History Month

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Evelyn N. Alfred • 1 Comment

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 →

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One Chapter, One Poem: Perkins-Valdez, Smith, and Young

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Evelyn N. Alfred • 4 Comments

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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