Reading, writing, and puppies: the summer of ’19
While it’s been some time since I’ve written a post here, I am reading and writing many things! Here’s the latest on what I’ve …Read More »
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women #MMIW – Specific Women and Girls
Resources on reported Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women #MMIW - Specific Women and Girls. This list is regularly updated by Karla J. Strand.Read More »
May 2019 Reads for the Rest of Us
May 2019 Reads for the Rest of Us including new books by women and writers of other underrepresented communities. Even bigger than my Ms …Read More »
New Reads for the Rest of Us – April 2019
A comprehensive Reads for the Rest of Us for April 2019. Here's your list of new books by women and historically underrepresented writers.Read More »
January and February Wrap-Up and Updates
January and February Wrap-Ups and Updates from Karla J. Strand - I'm writing for Ms. Magazine blog, reviewing, reading, and trying to keep up!Read More »
A Brief Review of Arushi Raina’s WHEN MORNING COMES
Arushi Raina's WHEN MORNING COMES occurs during South Africa's oppressive apartheid regime where four students plan to fight back - but at what cost?Read More »
New Reads for the Rest of Us for January 2019
New Reads for the Rest of Us for January 2019 is here - new books by writers from historically marginalized populations that I am …Read More »
2018 Year in Reading and Writing Review
And here we are at the end of another year! 2018 was a great reading and writing year for me so I’m pleased to …Read More »
Review of HEARTS OF CLAY by Dosun Adeleye
Dosun Adeleye’s Hearts of Clay follows the journey of Grace, a young woman living in the United Kingdom who travels to Nigeria in search of the …Read More »
Best Reads (and Book Gifts) for the Rest of Us – 2018
Best Reads (and Book Gifts) for the Rest of Us - 2018 - Here are my favorites books of 2018, just in time for …Read More »
November 2018 Wrap Up
My November 2018 wrap up of books I read and listened to as well as reviews and resource guides I wrote last month. How …Read More »
A Review of WHEN A BULBUL SINGS by Hawaa Ayoub
Hawaa Ayoub’s chilling debut novel centers on 14-year-old Eve who, after being taken from her home to remote Yemen under the pretense of a …Read More »
New Reads for the Rest of Us for December 2018
Here are the New Reads for the Rest of Us for December 2018 by writers from historically marginalized populations that I am most excited …Read More »
A Review of GO TOGETHER by Shola Richards
I have a few close work colleagues—friends, really—who I go to for support, consolation, venting, and laughs. The group of us get together regularly …Read More »
A Review of Oyinkan Braithwaite’s MY SISTER, THE SERIAL KILLER
Oyinkan Braithwaite’s debut novel, My Sister, the Serial Killer, is a wickedly comedic story of Korede and her sister, Ayoola. Despite their differences, the …Read More »
A Review of Esi Edugyan’s WASHINGTON BLACK
When I picked up Washington Black, the latest novel by Esi Edugyan, I prepared myself for a challenging story about slavery, violence, and injustice. …Read More »
October 2018 Wrap Up
Here's my October 2018 wrap up of books, reviews, and resource guides. I had a busy month and am also planning for next month!Read More »
New Reads for the Rest of Us for November 2018
The New Reads for the Rest of Us for November 2018 list includes the releases from historically marginalized populations that I am most excited …Read More »
Jill Soloway’s SHE WANTS IT – A Brief Review
Jill Soloway's SHE WANTS IT A Brief Review - This candid look at the entertainment industry through a nonbinary lens falls short of toppling …Read More »
September 2018 Wrap Up
Here's my September 2018 wrap up of books I read and listened to as well as reviews and resource guides I wrote. Also what …Read More »
Librarian – Book Reviewer – Freelance Writer
