Review of ‘The Other Black Girl’, by Zakiya Dalila Harris—Must Read Stepford Wives meets The Devil Wears Prada in this gorgeously written novel about a young Black woman working for an all-white publisher thrilled about a recent fellow Black woman being hired.  There are many reasons why this book is a must read—darkly hilarious, deeply… Read More Book Review Round-Up: April 2021

Review of ‘Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You’, by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi—Must read A wonderfully written and very engaging book about an extremely difficult but just as vital topic: the history racism, mostly in the United States.  It helps understand a little more why things are the way they are today, which can… Read More Book Review Round-Up: January 2021

Review of ‘One of the Good Ones’, by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite—Must Read Overall, “One of the Good Ones” was a great book, with engaging characters and a plot constantly pushing ahead.  Some parts read too much like a history lesson, so if I had any such power, I would recommend the authors do… Read More Book Review Round-Up: December 2020

Review of ‘Transcendent Kingdom’, by Yaa Gyasi—Must Read In case anyone had any doubts after reading her first book: Yaa Gyasi is an incredible storyteller.  Although filled with heavy topics and complex writing, Transcendent Kingdom reads as easily as cutting through butter on a hot summer day.  I use that analogy with intention; the book… Read More Book Review Round-Up: November 2020

Review of ‘Anxious People’, by Fredrik Backman—Must Read This book was beautiful in many ways.  The first is the way the story is told—it weaves in and out but always centered around the main plot.  It ebbs and flows, wrapping the reader in so much information but at the same time, exactly what we need… Read More Book Review Round-Up: October 2020