In Becoming, Michelle Robinson Obama narrates her life from childhood through her time in the White House as First Lady. She describes her experience growing up on the south side of Chicago, going to law school, her work as a lawyer then her journey to finding more meaningful work, and of course, how her life …
Book Review | Born a Crime
In Born a Crime, Trevor Noah, comedian and host of The Daily Show, writes stories of his childhood in South Africa. He speaks of his family, friends, early relationships, adolescence, and the tense situation of the country at the time. When he was born, racist laws made it illegal for black people and white people …
Book Review | Clap When You Land (ARC)
I almost squealed at work the other day, because we received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo, which I immediately took home and started reading. Since this is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. Acevedo goes …
Trilogy Review | Arc of a Scythe
I get to meet Neal Shusterman next month (!!!), so figured I’d better read one of his most beloved series, Arc of a Scythe, before I do. And I’ve decided, since I marathoned this entire trilogy, to write a review for the whole thing at once. So there might be minor implicit spoilers, but I’ll …
Book Review | Black Was Not a Label
It’s taken me far too long to write this review (so sorry, Kathryn!), but I wanted to read the book again and gather my thoughts to do it justice. Quick disclaimer: I know the author personally, but I’m writing this review unsolicited, because it’s a fantastic book. Black Was Not a Label is a collection …
Book Review | Such a Fun Age (ARC)
I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In Kiley Reid’s debut Such a Fun Age, Emira is struggling with what she wants to do with …
Book Review | The Deep
The Deep by Rivers Solomon tells of the Wajinru, who dwell deep in the ocean. They are descended from the women thrown overboard off slave ships, and they have evolved into beings that resemble fish. Now, one of them carries all the memories of their people—the Historian. Yetu has been Historian since she was a …
