Twitter summary: Alicia Keys’ memoir. The good: I’m crushing hard on Alicia. I’ve only ever been a casual listener and I do randomly sing “Girl on Fire” because it’s an amazing song. I loved listening to her audiobook — it was beautifully narrated by Keys’ melodic voice, piano notes and guest appearances; definitely easy onContinue reading “More Myself by Alicia Keys”
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The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Twitter summary: Poppy, Casteel and their group of friends are now in Atlantia to plan how to save Ian and Malik. The good: Can’t even begin to process what we happened in Book 3 of this series. Poppy is a what?! Poppy’s parents are who?! My babies (do Poppy and Casteel have a couple name?)Continue reading “The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout”
The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll
Twitter summary: Learn why and how to bullet journal to “track the past, order the present and design the future.” The good: I started bullet journaling in 2016, fell off the wagon sometime in late 2018 and kickstarted it at the beginning of the pandemic. It has become a daily practice to self-reflect, plan andContinue reading “The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll”
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
Twitter summary: This is Nesta’s story of triumph. The good: Oh my word. SJM, the Queen, has done it again. I was engrossed. I felt all the feelings — love, despair, guilt, fear, shame, friendship, family, happiness, triumph, pain, trust, helplessness, redemption… I’m still trying to think of words. I love Nesta’s story and theContinue reading “A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas”
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
Twitter summary: An commendable attorney tries to save people on death row. The good: I have so much to learn about the world, to be a more informed human being. Stevenson narrates the honest and troubling stories of individuals wrongly convicted. My review can’t do his book and the stories justice. Read, read, read thisContinue reading “Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson”
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Twitter summary: A brutally honest yet beautiful narration of Coates’ life as a Black man growing up in Baltimore and then as a father. The good: Coates’ narration in the audiobook is perfect. I found myself closing my eyes to truly listen to his prose, words and emotions. If I had read this book, I’mContinue reading “Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates”
An Elephant in My Kitchen by Françoise Malby Anthony, Katja Willemsen
Twitter summary: “[Frankie] shows me again and again what an amazing leader and teacher she is, and how she lives every day with compassion, insight and kindness, […] to remind me that I have nothing to be afraid of.” — Chapter 27, Frankie vs Frankie The good: I have beautifully fond memories of my travelContinue reading “An Elephant in My Kitchen by Françoise Malby Anthony, Katja Willemsen”
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Twitter summary: “Tabitha. You are not crazy. You are a goddamn cheetah.” The good: This book gripped me from the very beginning — I loved the prologue. I lost count of the number of pages I’ve flagged, sentences underlined and re-read. I also took my sweet time reading this book, approximately 7 months (started itContinue reading “Untamed by Glennon Doyle”
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
Twitter summary: “It never occurred to me that you might be mine.” The good: This book gave me all the feels — seriously, I had tears in my eyes and I melted several times over the sweetness that is Mandrew and Maisie. I know I’m reading this book a bit late or it could beContinue reading “In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren”
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling (MinaLima illustrated edition)
Twitter summary: Not just the book that started it all for Rowling – this edition is beautifully illustrated and it’s stunning. The good: I have no words to describe how beautiful this edition is of the first Harry Potter book. No words. I just want to stare it all day, every day. The book andContinue reading “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling (MinaLima illustrated edition)”
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