I’ve never been one for pumpkin spice lattes but changing leaves and cozy blankets are my jam. With October rolling in there are a few books on the top of…
By Lalaa
Ohhh September… Welcome pumpkin spice lattes, cozy fires and even cozier books. There are so many books coming out in September that I can’t wait to get my hands on….
By Lalaa
“Ah yes, mi a vision fi true, but yuh eye nuh deceive yuh.” Alicia, our protagonist, in River Mumma is in a weird space in her life. Having recently graduated…
By Lalaa
Hey guys! Can you believe it’s already August? Time is seriously flying by! But on the bright side, I’ve got a new reading list for you to check out this…
By Lalaa
In 2021, Members of Parliament voted unanimously to officially recognize August 1 as Emancipation Day in Canada. August 1 is significant because it marks the day in 1834 when the…
By Lalaa
Summer is in full swing and if you’re anything like me I’m sure you’re looking for thangs to do and books to read. I don’t know why but for some reason,…
By Lalaa
Summer is officially on, and here is a great book list for you to enjoy it reading all along! Here are all the diverse books coming out this month that…
By Lalaa
Juneteenth commemorates the day the last enslaved people were emancipated in the United States on June 19, 1865. Celebrate work that continues to celebrate liberation, culture, and the fight toward…
By Lalaa
Can you believe we’re halfway through the year? Where does the time go? And in June be ready to catch all the book gems that are dropping! Here are all…
By Lalaa
It’s time to diversify and decolonize your reading this summer! Although the TBGR Book Club is on break for the summer doesn’t mean that the reading has to stop. Join…
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!
