Welp, I'm pretty much in shock that summer is basically over. My kids have a little over two weeks left before school starts, but they start all of their sport activities this week! This may be the first summer ever that my reading took such a dive, but getting to soak up so many good … Continue reading July Wrap-Up // 2022
Tag: Memoir
February Wrap-Up // 2022
With everything going on in the world right now, it feels so silly to give superficial updates about what this month was like. Literally none of it matters when I think about fellow human beings having to flee their homes from a ruthless dictator. My heart goes out to the Ukranian people and I fervently … Continue reading February Wrap-Up // 2022
Nonfiction November
So far I've read 121 total books in 2021... Of those, 43 have been nonfiction books (36% of my total reading). Most of my nonfictional reading falls into the memoir category...with most topics seeming to deal with race/social justice issues. I also find myself gravitating to the grief/cancer/illness categories quite often. Without further ado... 2021 … Continue reading Nonfiction November
October Wrap-Up // 2021
I would have thought my reading life last year would have suffered, but I would be wrong with that thinking. I am totally on the struggle bus lately; I'm finding it hard to read a book that really captures my attention. It seems like books start off strong, but around the halfway point, they really … Continue reading October Wrap-Up // 2021
My Two Week in Books // 9-22-21
The Fortunate Ones by Ed Tarkington When Charlie Boykin gets a scholarship to the all-boys school, Yeatman, it is a tremendous relief for his single mom who works as a cocktail waitress. At Yeatman, Boykin's world is greatly expanded as he learns about class, privilege, and a new set of friends. This is a quiet … Continue reading My Two Week in Books // 9-22-21
My Week in Books // 8-12-21
*** Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood by Cheryl Diamond This is one of those books that fall under the category 'Truth is Stranger Than Fiction". I kept getting Educated and The Glass Castle vibes; one of those crazy coming-of-age tales that just blows your mind. I loved Diamond's metaphorical writing and really … Continue reading My Week in Books // 8-12-21
July Wrap-Up // 2021
The 2020 Olympics are finally here and I cannot get enough of them! I love all of it, but I especially enjoy the gymnastics, swimming, and track and field events. I actually watched some fencing the other day for the first time and found it pretty interesting! Thankfully, I had a lot of great books … Continue reading July Wrap-Up // 2021
My Week in Books // 7-28-21
*** 🎧 Punch Me Up To the Gods by Brian Broome I listened to this one on audio (thank you, Libro.fm!), and it was one of the heavier memoirs I've read this year. Broome talks about growing up poor, Black, and gay in Ohio. Told through essays, I also loved how Broome incorporated stories from … Continue reading My Week in Books // 7-28-21
My Halfway Top 10 // 2021
I can't believe we're already halfway through 2021! I swear I catch myself saying 2020 all the time - it almost feels like I just lost that year of life. Anyone else? So far, I feel like I've had a satisfactory reading year. While I'm on track to reach my Goodreads reading goal (I'm ahead … Continue reading My Halfway Top 10 // 2021
June Wrap-Up // 2021
June By the Numbers: Total Books Read: 9Audiobooks: 1Five Star Reads: 1Goodreads Shelf: 69/125 (55%)Unread Shelf: 3 (33%)Nonfiction Challenge: 7/12Books by BIPOC Authors: 3 (33%)By Women Authors: 6 (67%)Diverse Books: 5 (56%)Nonfiction Reads: 3 (33%)Debuts: 3 (33%)Published in 2021: 5 (56%) Favorite Book of the Month: Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi I was immediately struck by the writing of this book. It's succint, profound, and … Continue reading June Wrap-Up // 2021
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