Can’t Wait Wednesday (#4)

Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings. The purpose of Can’t Wait Wednesday is to put the spotlight on unreleased books that I can’t wait to read. For this week’s Can’t Wait Wednesday, I’ve chosen “ When No One is Watching” by Alyssa Cole. Here’s the synopsis: "Rear Window meets Get … Continue reading Can’t Wait Wednesday (#4)

Celebrating Juneteenth

Today is June 19th which means…Happy Juneteenth! What is Juneteenth? The sad reality is that the history of Juneteenth has not been taught in schools. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, two years after Abraham Lincoln ended slavery, enslaved people found out that they were free. Today … Continue reading Celebrating Juneteenth

Mini Review +Five Thoughts I Had While Reading (#4)

Novellas are typically short stories. Doing a quick Google search I found out that they are usually 60- 120 pages. It’s hard to review a novella without giving too much away so I decided to do mini book reviews for the novellas that I read along with a few thoughts I had while reading . … Continue reading Mini Review +Five Thoughts I Had While Reading (#4)

Mini Review+ Five Thoughts I Had While Reading (#3)

Novellas are typically short stories. Doing a quick Google search I found out that they are usually 60- 120 pages. It’s hard to review a novella without giving too much away so I decided to do mini book reviews for the novellas that I read along with a few thoughts I had while reading . … Continue reading Mini Review+ Five Thoughts I Had While Reading (#3)

Review: The Vanishing Stair (Truly Devious, #2) by Maureen Johnson

Synopsis:  All Stevie Bell wanted was to find the key to the Ellingham mystery, but instead she found her classmate dead. And while she solved that murder, the crimes of the past are still waiting in the dark. Just as Stevie feels she’s on the cusp of putting it together, her parents pull her out … Continue reading Review: The Vanishing Stair (Truly Devious, #2) by Maureen Johnson

Review: Well-Read Black Girl: Finding Our Stories, Discovering Ourselves

  Synopsis  "An inspiring collection of essays by black women writers, curated by the founder of the popular book club Well-Read Black Girl, on the importance of recognizing ourselves in literature. Remember that moment when you first encountered a character who seemed to be written just for you? That feeling of belonging can stick with … Continue reading Review: Well-Read Black Girl: Finding Our Stories, Discovering Ourselves