Your Next Level Life by Karen Arrington is a short, quick read that packs a light punch.
Karen Arrington is a beautiful Black woman, a fierce, successful businesswoman, and the perfect woman to share her voice.
By LalaaA new month is upon us which means a new book to devour. This month we’re changing it up a bit and shifting gears…
By Lalaa
There are some books that leave you with answers, some books that leave you with questions, and some books that leave you a little confused. Peaces by Helen Oyeyemi is one of those books that leave you with all three, yet still satisfied by the story all the same.
By Lalaa
“No one can live up to the standards set by racist stereotypes like this that position Black women as so strong they don’t need help,…
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“Caribbean literature only has to be true to itself. It doesn’t need colonialism or imperialism. It’s always been vibrant.” Marlon James There’s something so beautiful,…
By Lalaa
“I don’t need you to be mad that it happened. I need you to be mad that it just like… happens.” Conversations about race and…
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“What’s the problem with being “not racist”? It is a claim that signifies neutrality: “I am not a racist, but neither am I aggressively against…
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“We’re in the midst of the greatest pandemic of recent times, which has the potential to be the greatest pandemic of all time. However the…
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In Honey Butter Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi, we see how the truth can separate a family. The book is a total work of art, and I couldn’t put it down. At its core, it’s a story of twin sisters whose bond is deep and whose pain separates them both physically and emotionally. But truly it is a story of women who are hungry for connection and hungry for healing. The book tells the story of three Nigerian women: Kambirinachi and her twin daughters, Kehinde and Taiye. Taking place in Nigeria, Canada, and Europe the book spans oceans and speaks to the power of love, bonds, and family ties.
By Lalaa
Rating ★★★ Even as the phrase rings wrong in her mind—why are only certain people deemed worthy to be missed? This is a gorgeous 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!
