My kids started basketball last week, so I have a lot of time in my car in between school pick-up and sports drop-off/pick-up. That's ok with me because it gives me extra reading time! Last Week’s Reads: *** The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr. I'm trying something new this year! Every month, I want to highlight … Continue reading My Week in Books {1/27/21}
Category: 2021
January Spotlight: The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr.
This book blew me away! It’s a masterpiece that I will reflect on for a very long time. “But he did think about the ways in which his body wasn’t his own and how that condition showed up uniquely for everyone whose personhood wasn’t just disputed but denied. Swirling beneath him were the ways in … Continue reading January Spotlight: The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr.
My Week in Books {1/20/21}
I think, as Americans, we are all approaching this day with some apprehension. I am praying that we do not have a repeat of what happened last week, and that we can come together to move peacefully into a Biden/Harris administration. Without sticking my head in the sand, I have also had to intentionally turn … Continue reading My Week in Books {1/20/21}
My Week in Books {1/13/21}
Last Week’s Reads: Pet by Akwaeke Emezi I discovered Emezi last year - Freshwater blew me out of the water, and The Death of Vivek Oji found a safe place in my heart forever - so there was little doubt that I would read Pet, Emezi’s young adult debut. Pet is painted into existence by Jam’s … Continue reading My Week in Books {1/13/21}
My Week in Books {1/6/21}
Just like last year, I'm commited to reading more of the books I already own and to use my library more...so there's nothing like kicking off the new year with a whole bunch of library holds coming in! It's definitely changing my TBR for the month, but I'm going to go with it! I started … Continue reading My Week in Books {1/6/21}
#6Degrees: From Hamnet to The Four Winds
Welcome back to the bookish version of Six Degrees of Separation. Here’s how it works: Start with the book suggested by Kate over at booksaremyfavouriteandbest, and see where you end up by linking it to six other titles. It’s easy and it’s fun, and no two chains are the same! This week's starting point is Hamnet … Continue reading #6Degrees: From Hamnet to The Four Winds
New Year, New Goals!
It's 2021. Isn't that incredible!? Growing up, my grandma would tell me stories about fleeing Hitler and the concentration camps. She was 14-years-old with a newborn baby brother. She learned what it was to truly be hungry. She knew what real fear feels like. She learned what it meant to literally have nothing but the … Continue reading New Year, New Goals!
Merry Christmas, Friends! 🎅🏽🎄
Despite how strange 2020 turned out to be, I hope you and your families enjoy a wonderful Christmas together - whether in person, in spirit, or across FaceTime. However it looks, be blessed and be merry! I'm especially thankful for you, my bookish friends, and I look forward to continuing connecting over books in 2021! … Continue reading Merry Christmas, Friends! 🎅🏽🎄
New Nonfiction Added to my TBR
Nonfiction November has gone by in a blur! We’ll wrap up this week by discussing the books we’ve added to our toppling TBR piles throughout the event. This week’s link-up is hosted by Katie at Doing Dewey and this is the prompt: New to My TBR: It’s been a month full of amazing nonfiction books! Which … Continue reading New Nonfiction Added to my TBR
Antiracist Recommendations Wanted For My TBR!
It's Week 3 of Nonfiction November and Rennie @ What’s Nonfiction is the host this week! There are three ways to join: Be the Expert, Ask the Expert, or Become the Expert. Let's get started! If 2020 is going to be remembered for anything, it's going to be the year that racial injustice, systemic racism, and white fragility … Continue reading Antiracist Recommendations Wanted For My TBR!
