The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Themes: Colorism, Racism, Gender Identity, & Sisterhood First off, I do judge books by their covers. Every now and then I’m looking for a specific title but more often than not I’m browsing a bookstore waiting for something to...
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory Two strangers hit it off and pretend to date for the sake of a wedding. Initially, I was turned off because this trope has been done. I mean done, done. Well done steak, shaking the table while you cut it done. However, Guillory...
Sistah Girls, as morbid as it may be, I enjoy crime. Not committing crimes. The storytelling of crimes. After a long week of parenting and working, I like to take the edge off with a lil murder, kidnapping, and mystery. So purchasing My Sister, the Serial Killer at...
Let me start by saying I finished this book in two days. I have a six-month-old. I don’t finish my laundry or even a plate of food in two days anymore. I typically stay away from celebrity memoirs, essays, or even think pieces. I unfairly assume they’ll be full of...
Classic + Timeless Reads by Black Authors Reading preferences are subjective. Nothing has driven that point home for me more than the GoodReads comment and review section. I quickly learned that one person’s favorite read is another person’s D.N.F (Did Not Finish)....
For women of color to continue the conversations that we have in the nail salon, beauty parlor, church, and during our lunch breaks at work. This is a place where you can kick off your shoes and get comfortable.