When I first read ‘True to the Game,’ over two decades ago it was the first book I truly fell in love with. I found it right smack dab in the middle of my obsession with Urban Fiction; aka ‘street lit’ aka street fiction. But most Urban Fiction is a genre defined by socio-economic realities and ghetto culture. The tone is usually dark and grimy focusing on sex, violence and the streets
By LalaaWhen I first read ‘True to the Game,’ over two decades ago it was the first book I truly fell in love with. I found it right smack dab in the middle of my obsession with Urban Fiction; aka ‘street lit’ aka street fiction. But most Urban Fiction is a genre defined by socio-economic realities and ghetto culture. The tone is usually dark and grimy focusing on sex, violence and the streets
By Lalaa
Most of the world is practicing social distancing or self-isolation so what better time to catch up on all of the books that you’ve been meaning to read. You’ve got the time right!? These are not just good books, these are books that will make you lose track of time and provide a little escape. With all this time and nowhere to go here are some books that will help you stop looking at the clock.
By Lalaa
Looking for your next favourite read? That’s where I was when I picked up ‘Other Side of the Game’ by Amanda Parris. I’ve heard so many great things about this…
By Lalaa
If you read my ‘Most Anticipated Books of 2020’ post then you know that this book was at the very top of my list. And while I was so very…
By Lalaa
Wassup my book lovin’ sistas and brothas You guys know how much I love talking about books and I had such a great time talking about books in my end…
By Lalaa
Hey book lovers This year your girl read 113 books! Whew, child, I’m tired just thinking about it. And of course, reading all those books I read a couple of…
By Lalaa
If you know me, you know that fiction is my JAM! I love being transported into a fictional world that ‘could’ potentially be true. Not that I don’t read any…
By Lalaa
The month of October was a whirlwind but I read 11 books and although I felt like quitting my book goal of 113 a few times in October, I kept…
By Lalaa
We’re about halfway through summer, I know I can’t believe it either; But I’m happy to say that this summer I’ve eaten some great food, attended some awesome events and…
By Lalaa
Hey I'm Lalaa and welcome to my little corner on the internet. Over here I do literary tingz! I read diverse books, write about diverse books and talk about diverse books on the Getting Lit Podcast. I live in Toronto with my kiddos and my goal is simple, to decolonize and diversify bookshelves everywhere! Our book club the #ThisBlackGirlReads Book Club, meets monthly to discuss out pick of the month. Hope you find some reading inspo!
