Anyone who has run a book review website or a bookstagram knows that sometimes, you just have to read for the sake of reading, and take time off reviewing. That’s what I’ve done for the last few months and it has been glorious. For the most part, it gave me time to be discerning, for… Read More Book Review Round-Up: January to June 2023, Part 1
Review of ‘Maame’, by Jessica George—Must Read Summary here. What an incredible read. It was moving on so many levels, but ultimately uplifting. At the age of 25, Maddie is the primary caregiver for her father, who has advanced Parkinson’s. Her mother spends long periods of time in her native Ghana—and by long, I mean… Read More Book Review Round-Up: December 2022
It was a bit of a slow reading month, disappointingly enough. We got sick so many times that I found myself running after all the essentials that I had to do. If you are reading this in December 2022, I hope that the tripledemic hasn’t affected you and that if it has affected you or… Read More Book Review Round-Up: November 2022
Review of ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’, by Jeanette McCurdy When I first heard of the title of this book, knowing nothing of Jeanette McCurdy, I wondered if it was a little clickbait-y, quite honestly. It absolutely is not. I myself was quite happy when McCurdy’s mother passed. And this, I think, sounds pretty bad,… Read More Book Review Round-Up: October 2022
Review of ‘The Woman Under the Water’, by Penny Goetjen The premise of this book is quite interesting: A man disappears under mysterious circumstances and a woman is left, seven years later, still dealing with the aftermath. But I think what bothered me is that the book was marketing to me as a thriller. I… Read More Book Review Round-Up: September 2022
Review of ‘Stories from the Tenants Downstairs’, by Sidik Fofana—Must Read I believe that fiction is essential in shaping our future for the better (one reason why I review books). One reason is that it helps us see beyond our privilege, so that we can understand the challenges that face us, collectively, and use said… Read More Book Review Round-Up: August 2022
Review of ‘Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun’, by Tola Okogwu—Must Read This book is **everything**. There is so much packed into a seemingly simple coming-of-age superhero story that I can’t even begin to explain what a powerful read it can be. And I am beyond thrilled that it is only the first book… Read More Book Review Round-Up: July 2022
Review of ‘Wild Is The Witch’, by Rachel Griffin Iris and her mother are witches and run a wildlife refuge in the state of Washington. They keep their magic a secret but they do use it in their work. Pike Alder is an intern that grates on Iris’s nerves and who doesn’t like witches—at all. … Read More Book Review Round-Up: June 2022
Review of ‘Every Summer After’, by Carley Fortune Sam and Charlie live in the house beside Percy’s family’s summer chalet. The trio meet when they are pre-teens, with Percy and Sam becoming fast friends. As the years advance, their friendship turns to more. But then everything falls apart and the two don’t speak for twelve… Read More Book Review Round-Up: May 2022
Review of ‘Tokyo Dreaming’, by Emiko Jean Emiko Jean delivers, in her second book in this series, yet another occasion to peek into what the lives of the members of the Japanese Royal Family might look like as she continues the story of American-Japanese Princess Izumi. The author also continues to explore the difficulties of… Read More Book Review Round-Up: April 2022