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 book, rather a play, and I knew that it would be good because the author is a superb Toronto writer who has a keen eye
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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 excited to read this one, I approached Riot Baby with no expectations at all, just a desire to see how Onyebuchi would tell the story
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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 great ones. So this year instead of creating a mighty list I teamed up with Brandii Styles from Styles by Knight and Tanya from Let’s
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Nonfiction November has come to a close but it was filled with an array of books that were compelling, enlightening, and important to read. But just because the month has come to an end doesn’t mean that the nonfiction love has to end. There are some stories that just need to be heard, and
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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 pushing through. But for real though I’m TIYAD! This reading game ain’t no joke 😂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But I’m glad to say that in October I
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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 of course I’ve read some truly dope books. Like really DOPE! My ideal summer day involves sitting by the pool or beach, tasty drink in
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Full of flavour and sweetness, that’s the only way to describe this book. I truly believe that the core message in all literature both fiction and non-fiction is identity. People ideally are seeking meaning and validation to their experiences and their stories; and at the end of the day, if we take time to listen
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June has come and gone and with it came the roar of soccer season. And the only thing I love just as much as a good book is a great soccer match. Soccer is also the reason that my reading game slipped a little in June but I managed to get through 7 books all
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There’s nothing left to say other than Nicole Dennis-Benn has done it again with her new novel Patsy. Beautiful and disturbing brilliance is how I’d describe the new novel that came out on June 4th, from Liveright Publishing. I must say thank you to Liveright and Nicole Dennis-Benn for providing me with an ARC of
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I am so in love with most of the books I read in May. Seriously ya’ll this month I got through nine books and seven of which I didn’t only like but I LOVED!!! Like seriously loved, loved, loved them so much. That prompted me to as the question: ‘How to love
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