It’s been a long time since I’ve done a reading roundup but that hasn’t stopped me from hitting the books. These are some titles I read last month. As always, I encourage you to purchase any books from an independent bookstore, they’re crucial community resources. Thank you Random House for gifting me the books noted…Read More
Fiction
March Reading List
I had a very fun reading list this month! Nicer weather also means more lazy afternoons reading in the sun, one of my favorite activities. Thank you Random House for gifting me these books, noted with a star! Sisters Daisy Johnson This is an eerie piece blending the real and the mystical. Two sisters and…Read More
August Reading List
I’m finally back on my reading game! It feels good. These are the titles I dove into this month. Conjure Women Afia Atakora I really enjoyed this book by new author Atakora. Some people are already calling her the next Toni Morrison! This is the story of a Black mother and daughter duo told during…Read More
September Reading List
This month I read a bunch of micro-histories and a few abstract fiction pieces. Thank you Random House for gifting me these books, noted with a star! At Home Bill Bryson This micro history dove into private life, so basically every aspect of life and domestic spaces. It was very interesting, but not for the…Read More
January Reading List
I’m renaming this series (formerly Library Loans) for the new year! One of my unofficial resolutions is to dig into all the unread books I have at home, while also utilizing the library. This month was a mixed bag. I read many women of color of course, in keeping with my tradition. I also harkened…Read More
What I’m Reading: This is How You Lose Her
Ironically, I received Junot Diaz’s This is How You Lose Her in the midst of a series of dating failures. When I started reading I couldn’t put it down. This version is a commemorative edition. It comes hardbound with a special case and includes illustrations by the very talented Jaime Hernandez. You can pick up…Read More