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The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia delivers supernatural horror in three tales of mysterious disappearances connected by a grad student named Minerva.
Jul 242 min read
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My June Reading Wrap-Up!
June was a slow month for me, in regards to reading, thanks to an increase in my workload and a couple of successful Pride Month outings.
Jul 73 min read
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9 Queer BIPOC Books
Pride Month ain’t over yet! I’ve got 9 Queer BIPOC Books for y’all to enjoy.
Jun 273 min read
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My May Reading Wrap-Up is overdue!
I read 10 books last month & here are my thoughts:
Jun 194 min read
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My April Reading Wrap-Up
It’s time for my April reading wrap-up! I read 10 books last month & here are my thoughts:
May 164 min read
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Zeal by Morgan Jerkins
Zeal by Morgan Jerkins is a beautifully crafted historical fiction novel perfect for folks who loved the film Sinners and/or want to understand how our past as Black Americans affects our lives in the present.
May 62 min read
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Characters from Sinners as Books
I saw Sinners last night, which is an incredible new film by Ryan Coogler that mixes elements of historical fiction and the supernatural. Since seeing that film, I’ve been thinking about a few books.
Apr 264 min read
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36 Amazing Book Recs to celebrate We Need Diverse Books Day
I took a little break from posting & now I'm back to celebrate We Need Diverse Books Day!
Apr 32 min read
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My New Arrivals: 12 books I recently received
Whenever I'm feeling hopeless, I try to to find something to look forward to like a get together with my friends or a new book.
Mar 243 min read
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February Mini Book Reviews: Part 2
This batch of mini reviews are all connected to secrets that each main character has had to keep for their own protection and/or...
Mar 142 min read
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30 Book Recommendations for Women’s History Month & Beyond!
Purchase any of the following books here: https://bookshop.org/lists/30-book-recommendations-for-women-s-history-month-beyond Social...
Mar 32 min read
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Midnight, Forbidden, and Breathless by Beverly Jenkins
Beverly Jenkins took over January for me! One thing I know I can count on when I pick up her books is that the happy endings will include...
Feb 122 min read
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Banned Books Club - Book 2 - Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi has been banned in school districts in the following states: Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Iowa, Wyoming, Texas...
Feb 73 min read
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Black History Month: We're Still Here
It's important to remember: We existed in the past. We exist now. And we will continue to exist in the future.
Feb 12 min read
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Banned Books Club - Book 1- Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
Last Night at the Telegraph Club has been banned in school districts in the following states: North Carolina, Florida, Utah...
Jan 303 min read
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AfroLatine Authors by Bookish AfroLatina
AfroLatine authors I want to share with y'all.
Jan 123 min read
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November Reading Wrap-Up
Let’s get into my November reading wrap-up! I read 6 books last month: 3 Fantasy, 1 Sci-Fi Graphic Novel, 1 Historical Fiction, and 1...
Dec 14, 20242 min read
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Puerto Rican Heritage Month: A Pair of Book Recommendations
Friends, I have a pairing of two fantastic books for you! But before I get into it, I need to set the stage. My maternal family have...
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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The Best Books Of The 21st Century According To Me
I'm often at odds with the choices that The New York Times makes so here are my best books of the 21st century.
Jul 10, 20248 min read
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May Reading Wrap-Up
I finally have some time to share my May reading wrap-up! I got married this June and the planning has been all-consuming for so long...
Jun 21, 20244 min read
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