FSG for Young ReadersJanuary 5, 2021YA Historical Fiction288 pages Malcolm X is just a teenager when he is arrested and sent to prison. He will spend most of his 20's in prison where the ideas he is known for are forming. In this fictional account, authored by Malcolm X's daughter, follows hism as he is … Continue reading Review: The Awakening of Malcolm X by Ilyasah Shabazz and Tiffany D. Jackson
Hey y'all! Today I wanted to talk to you about some big, thicc books that you can escape in while you're at home social distancing. I really love big books and enjoy getting lost in them. I do love an epic, thick fantasy, but a I also like to sink into a sprawling family drama … Continue reading Book Recommendations: Big Books to Get Lost In
"There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed…" On a brisk autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman arrives in Amsterdam to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader Johannes Brandt. But her new home, while splendorous, is not welcoming. Johannes is kind yet distant, always locked in his study … Continue reading Book Review: The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
Hey y'all! Today I'm here for another Friday Reads. I have a 3 day weekend, so I plan to get a lot of reading and cleaning done. This week has legit been a terrible week and I can't wait to decompress over this weekend. What I Finished: I surprisingly finished 3 books this week and they are: Our … Continue reading Friday Reads: January 19
Hey y'all! Today I wanted to talk about what I plan on reading, and hopefully finishing, this weekend. It is the 14th of the month and I have not completed any books, however I am in the middle of like 4 books. I know, I'm a hot mess. This weekend should be pretty chill, we … Continue reading Blogmas Day 2: Friday Reads
Hey y'all! Today I am going to talk about the books that I completed this past week and what I plan on reading in the coming week. It has been slow going for the past couple of weeks but I really feel like I'm on the other end of it. What I Finished Kings of … Continue reading What I Read and Weekly TBR
It's Blogmas Day 1!! I'm so excited to be doing this. I have been planning it for weeks. I will have my usual bookish content, but in addition to this I will also have a few gift guides and discussion post up throughout Blogmas. Today we will be talking about all of the books that … Continue reading Blogmas Day 1: November Wrap-Up
Hey y'all! I'm coming to you today with another "Will I Continue?" post. This time I am talking about Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco. This story takes place in the 19th century and we follow a character named Audrey Rose. She is not the standard Victorian girl. She is not interested in gossip … Continue reading Will I Continue? Stalking Jack the Ripper Series
If you follow me on Instagram, you will know that I LOVE my library. I use it often being a single mother, because I can't afford to purchase new hardcovers all the time (really who does). Mays and I go to the library once a week and explore all of the new things. Here is … Continue reading Currently Checked Out: Library Haul
Hey y'all! Today I will be doing my September Wrap-up. I read a total of 21 things in the month of September. It was a decent reading month overall, with three 5 star reads from very different genres. Here is what I read this month: When I Was the Greatest by Jason Reynolds (4 … Continue reading September 2017 Wrap-up
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