I can forget about her for hours or even whole days, and then the truth rushes back like a brush fire, burning me from the inside out. The person you loved? They’re gone. – When You Were Everything Summary and Thoughts It’s been twenty-seven days since Cleo and Layla’s friendship imploded. Nearly a month since CleoContinue reading “Review: When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk”
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January Reads
It’s finally 2021! I’ve started off the year with a variety of different books, with ranging success in how much I’ve enjoyed them. Still, I’m happy to kick down my TBR number on Goodreads and finally read some of the books I purchased a while ago. Like last year, I’ll be engaging in the ReadingContinue reading “January Reads”
Review: The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
Human lives were short and fragile. Time and illnesses consumed us, like flames burning away these pieces of wood. But it didn’t matter how long or short we lived. It mattered more how much light we were able to shed on those we loved and how many people we touched with our compassion. – TheContinue reading “Review: The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai”
Top 25 Books of 2020
I read over 200 books this year and I’d like to take a moment to reflect and highlight 25 of my favorite reads (in no particular order). This was an especially difficult list to curate since I read so many awesome books! From romance to historical to literary, these books carry a diversity of engagingContinue reading “Top 25 Books of 2020”
December Reads
The year has finally reached its end and I have surpassed my goal of reading 200 books! Let’s be honest . . . 2020 was a terrible year. However, I’m glad for all the books that have kept me company during difficult times. For this month (and for next month) I’ve focused on reading booksContinue reading “December Reads”
Review: The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
I’m not what anyone thinks I am. I never was. I didn’t have the mouth to put it into words, to say what was wrong, to change the things I felt I needed to change. And every day it was difficult, walking around and knowing that people saw me one way, knowing that they wereContinue reading “Review: The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi”
Review: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Alex was alone, and the one thing she still had was the freedom to follow the narrative that suited her best. – Such a Fun Age Summary and Thoughts In the midst of a family crisis one late evening, white blogger Alix Chamberlain calls her African American babysitter, Emira, asking her to take toddler BriarContinue reading “Review: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid”
November Reads
November has not been my best month health wise, but it’s given me the opportunity to read more, evidenced by my high book count. I did my best to include as many Indigenous authors for First Nations / American Indian Heritage Month as I could depending on what was available at my library (lots ofContinue reading “November Reads”
Review: Lakota Woman by Mary Crow Dog
In a corner, looking over our shoulders, was a statue of the crucified Savior, all bloody and beaten up. Charlene looked up and said, “Look at that poor Indian. The pigs sure worked him over.” That was the closest I ever came to seeing Jesus. – Lakota Dog Summary and Thoughts Mary Brave Bird grewContinue reading “Review: Lakota Woman by Mary Crow Dog”
October Reads
This month has been full of spooky, Halloween themed reads! Though I don’t think any will reach my top books for the year, I’ve still enjoyed the opportunity to pick up such diverse stories. This is also Filipino-Heritage month in the US, with First Nations/Indigenous Heritage month coming soon in November. Overall, I’m pleased withContinue reading “October Reads”
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