Yes, I know this is late, but technically I did start one of these books on International Women’s Day, soooo I’m reviewing both books here because I think they complement each other well! I received advance reader’s copies (ARCs) of both of the following books—though I will not admit how long I have had them, …
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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 …
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 …
I’ve read so much this year, and I’m quite proud of myself for it. I may still gravitate toward the same few genres (young adult, fantasy, and mythology), but I also got a bit out of my comfort zone by delving into more graphic novels and a few nonfiction books too. Narrowing down my top …
Quick disclaimer: I know the author, though I have done my best to be objective in my review. Unnecessary Sorrow is an examination of the life of Paul Hight, the author’s brother. His journey to becoming a priest is decided from an early age, but with the onset of severe mental illness in his twenties, …
In George Takei’s graphic novel memoir, They Called Us Enemy, we see Takei’s childhood as it is turned upside down when he and his family are taken to an internment camp for Japanese Americans. Takei reflects on how this injustice came to happen, how it affected his outlook, and how its story holds significance today. …
In The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, paleontologist Steve Brusatte takes us through the development of the dinosaurs. He explores what their world was like, as well as the evolutionary advantages they obtained that enabled those during the Cretaceous period to rise to the top. Then, he explains what occurred during their cataclysmic end, …
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