I feel like such an asshole for not liking this book. The premise for this novel is so good and I was excited to pick […]
Helium
Goodness gracious Helium was such a breath of fresh air. Francisco writes with a voice that is down to earth and full of so much […]
The Garden
What did I just read? The Garden is a drifting narrative about a young woman named Lęina, who is following a journal her mother left […]
The Hate U Give
WOW. I’ve seen so much talk about this book and I was fearful that it wouldn’t live up to the hype but how wrong I […]
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood
For those that don’t already know who Trevor Noah is, he is a comedian from South Africa that is now the current host of The […]
Another Brooklyn
I first encountered Jacqueline Woodson through her bite-sized memoir, Before Her, earlier this year and I was so in love with her prose that I […]
The Lost Star of Mariage-du-Diable
The Lost Star of Mariage-du-Diable is an intriguing short story with a haunting premise: a group of friends swear an oath to take revenge on […]
And Still I Rise
Maya Angelou was an incredible woman and an astoundingly good writer. And Still I Rise is the first book I’ve read by Angelou and I […]
Sisters’ Entrance
I’ve struggled to gather my thoughts on this collection, I was just so blown away and overwhelmed by the emotions elicited by this book. The […]
Chameleon Aura
If you’re in need of a pick-me-up, Chameleon Aura is the book for you. This book is filled to the brim with poetry and prose […]