Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood
Review 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 Daily Show, taking the…
Another Brooklyn
Review 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 knew I needed to…
The Lost Star of Mariage-du-Diable
Review 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 the man that killed…
And Still I Rise
Review 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 was absolutely blown away.…
Sisters’ Entrance
Review 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 poetry collected here comes…
Chameleon Aura
Review 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 offering advice on relationships…
Graceful Burdens
Review One of the biggest decisions a woman can ever make in her life is whether or not she chooses to become a mother. Deciding whether or not to have…
Before Her
Review The cute painted cover did not prepare me for the heaviness of the content in this bite-sized book and I was honestly stunned. Before Her covers a few vignettes…
All Boys Aren’t Blue
Review All Boys Aren't Blue is a powerful memoir about one young man's reckoning with his identity as a queer black man. The book explores the intersection of race and…
Treasure
Review Treasure is just that, a treasure! A darkly funny Nigerian satire and thriller, it delves into the glamorous world of social media and influencer culture. Treasure is single-minded in…