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Book Review: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah RATING 5/5 SUMMARY Born a Crime is the story of a mischievous young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. It is also the story of […]
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Book Review: My Sister, the Serial Killer
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite RATING 3.5/5 SUMMARY Korede is bitter. How could she not be? Her sister, Ayoola, is many things: the favorite child, the beautiful one, possibly sociopathic. And now Ayoola’s third boyfriend in a row is dead. Korede’s practicality is the sisters’ saving grace. She knows the best […]
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Book Review: The Girl with the Louding Voice
The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré RATING 5/5 SUMMARY The unforgettable, inspiring story of a teenage girl growing up in a rural Nigerian village who longs to get an education so that she can find her “louding voice” and speak up for herself, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 is a simultaneously […]
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Book Review: My Year of Saying No
My Year of Saying No by Maxine Morrey RATING 3.5/5 SUMMARY When a long-term relationship ended, her best friend’s scheme to get Lottie back in the swing of things seemed like a good idea. She’s kept her promise to Jess to see it through but, as a lover of the quiet life, Lottie couldn’t be […]
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2020 Summer Reading List
Summer plans look a little different today than they did a few months ago. With travel being cancelled or postponed to later in the year, some may need more than one “beach read” to survive the long summer. The uncertain summer might afford you the opportunity to read something out of your comfort zone. Let’s […]
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15 Books For The Entire Family For Black History Month
In February, the United States celebrates Black History Month. Black History Month started as a week-long celebration by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 to celebrate the achievements by Black Americans that were often nonexistent in history books. Discovering (and reading) a book written by or about a Black American that you may have missed […]
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2019 Summer Reading List
Every summer I create a reading list for the kids and I. This summer I created a 2019 Summer Reading List. Reading is my happy place and I am desperately trying to increase the interest level of reading in my children. The Glitter Princess is already there. Bigg Dogg has no interest in reading […]
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Recommended Book List
Book Worm. Book Nerd. I’m both and more. There is no shame in my game. I can remember as a little girl always having a book tucked under my arm. My love started with the Babysitter’s Club series (Yes. I’m aging myself 🙄) and just grew from there. I now prefer a memoir or personal […]
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Current Book List
Currently Reading… I read so many books that at times I can’t keep up. My goal is always to read at least one book a month, and I usually surpass that goal which is a good thing. I am always asked about my current or a past read. Since I can barely keep up, this […]
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Book List for 2018
Every year I create a book list with my most anticipated reads of the year. Reading is my jam. And ever since Oprah started her book club in 1996 😳, I have enjoyed sharing the books I read with others. I have started book clubs at home in Houston which quickly became online book clubs […]
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