Twitter summary: No other summary is necessary. How to be an antiracist. Read it. Learn. Put it into action. The good: The last chapter gave me chills — pure perfection. I appreciated Kendi’s experiences and his historical narration. I’m still on my audiobook kick and enjoyed hearing the passion behind Kendi’s words. The bad: IContinue reading “How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi”
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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”
The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
Twitter summary: The perfect COVID-19 pandemic physical distancing book because Kallias, the Shadow King, must stay at a distance to not accidentally touch anyone.* The good: This was sold to me as a Slytherin (because the “good” girls shouldn’t always be the winners) YA fantasy/romance story and the best part is that it’s a standaloneContinue reading “The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller”
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”
Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting
Twitter summary: The owners of a cupcake cafe and a Scottish pub are new next door neighbours and then, food clashes. The good: This is exactly what I needed to get me out of my reading slump — lively banter, sexual tension and an actual plot! I loved Blaire (think of a fabulous 50s characterContinue reading “Kiss My Cupcake by Helena Hunting”
A Promised Land by Barack Obama (audiobook)
Twitter summary: The first four years of Obama’s presidency. The good: While listening to the audiobook, I sometimes forgot that this all happened in real life. I throughly enjoyed listening to Obama’s detailed retrospective of his first term as POTUS. However, be prepared to re-read / rewind to fully understand the minute details and anecdotes.Continue reading “A Promised Land by Barack Obama (audiobook)”
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Twitter summary: Tamlin locks up Feyre. Rhys rescues her and they team up to prepare for the upcoming war. Oh, and they fall in love. The good: I wish I could go back in time and read this book for the first time again. I did the next best thing: listened to the audiobook soContinue reading “A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas”
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Twitter summary: A human girl kills a wolf, who turns out to be a faerie. A faerie high lord brings her to his land as payment. They fall in love and he sends her away to protect her. Yet, she comes back to save him… The good: I wanted to re-read the series in preparationContinue reading “A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas”
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