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
read more
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
read more
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
read more
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
read more
Last month I was invited to a Toronto Book Blogger meetup, and although my weekend was swamped, I was determined to go. Why? Well, because when book lovers gather magical things happen! I had to bring my daughter which wasn’t a big deal because for the most part she’s pretty well behaved and she also
read more
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
read more
Oh Queenie, Queenie, Queenie! Those were my exact words as I read the last page in Carty-Williams’s debut novel, Queenie. But I could have just as easily inserted any black woman’s name because what this book did more than anything else is illustrate the situations we encounter collectively as black women. Sometimes they are in
read more
Happy Thursday my booklovin’ sistas and Happy New Month! And with a new month comes new reads of course!!! Last Friday the ‘This Black Girl Reads’ crew met up for our second book club meetup to discuss Homegoing by Yaa Ghasi and the night was EVERYTHING! We pulled apart and dissected each character, and discussed
read more
The standard of beauty is not definite, we define it. But what happens when beauty is defined by a society that has been poisoned and brainwashed? That’s precisely what happens in ‘The Everlasting Rose (The Belles 2)’ by Dhonielle Clayton. Clayton has created a society that is so obsessed with beauty and is willing to
read more
International Women’s Day is held on March 8th every year, and every year I see an influx of quotes and hashtags on social media. This whole social media show made me wonder! Isn’t it worth more than a hashtag? While there are millions of posts, there are also millions of people who stop it right
read more
