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Author Recommendations…

It has been an emotional and educational week for everyone. I have really appreciated seeing the outpouring of resources, book recommendations and shows of support for those speaking up for much needed change. It is hard to know what to say and how to say it, but I am committed to reading, listening and learning.… Continue reading Author Recommendations…

Book Review

THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD by Colson Whitehead

Rating: 4.5 / 5 I did not love Colson Whitehead's THE NICKEL BOYS as much as some when I read it earlier this year, so was a little hesitant to pick up THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD. Still, I had seen so many raving reviews, that I knew I still wanted to give it a shot and… Continue reading THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD by Colson Whitehead

Book Review

THE NEW JIM CROW: MASS INCARCERATION IN THE AGE OF COLORBLINDNESS by Michelle Alexander

Rating: 4 / 5 I picked up THE NEW JIM CROW by Michelle Alexander when I spotted a copy at the used bookstore knowing that I had a few reading prompts this year that would work with this one. When I finally added it to my TBR for May, I had no idea how relevant… Continue reading THE NEW JIM CROW: MASS INCARCERATION IN THE AGE OF COLORBLINDNESS by Michelle Alexander

TBR

My June TBR

Another new month, another huge TBR! I am working on prioritizing my ARCs this month as part of the #arcsgotbackedup readathon with @reading_mom.me and my #MakeYourMythTaker readathon in addition to my usual buddy reads and Jar of TBR picks. I'm fully aware I likely won't get to all of these in June, but I'm going… Continue reading My June TBR