[dropcap custom_class=”bl”]If you’ve joined us before you know what to expect if not welcome! This September the This Black Girl Reads Book Club is BACK for season 5! [/dropcap] The book club, which runs monthly …
My Canada Reads Pick for 2021 is ‘Butter Honey Pig Bread’ Here’s Why…
[bigletter] 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. [/bigletter]
Five Must-Read Books by Caribbean Writers
[bigletter]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. [/bigletter]
Book Club: May Book of the Month
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[dropcap custom_class=”whb”] 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.
I remember back then I couldn’t just go to chapters and get this type of gem. I would travel to NYC from my small town, east of Toronto, in order to find the best of the best in Urban Fiction. Authors like K’wan, Teri Woods, and Sistah Souljah would excite me with their words.
‘True to the Game’ was one of my finds and ever since it continues to hold a special place in my heart.[/dropcap]
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[dropcap custom_class=”whb”] Since we are in the midst of the quaratine I thought that I book like this would be a nice escape from reality.
The story follows 18-year old Gena who falls in love with drug kingpin Quadir after a chance encounter. Their struggles to let love blossom in the midst of life in the game.
What I love most about this book is the story but also the sheer tenacity of author Teri Woods sold 1 million copies out of her car. Amazing! [/dropcap]
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It’s not the best book I’ve ever read,
but it was consistently entertaining.
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Although the writing isn’t the best I think the feel and the story are truly an experience. Hopefully, you read along with us this month. and of course remain true to the game!
Happy Reading!