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Reading, writing, and puppies: the summer of ’19

September 6, 2019 8 Karla Strand Blog Books

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 been up to and where you...

May 2019 Reads for the Rest of Us

May 5, 2019 9 Karla Strand Books 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 list!

New Reads for the Rest of Us – April 2019

April 3, 2019 2 Karla Strand Books Reads for the Rest of Us

A comprehensive Reads for the Rest of Us for April 2019. Here’s your list of new books by women and historically underrepresented writers.

A Brief Review of Arushi Raina’s WHEN MORNING COMES

February 28, 2019 9 Karla Strand Books Reviews

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?

New Reads for the Rest of Us for January 2019

January 13, 2019 14 Karla Strand Books Reads for the Rest of Us

New Reads for the Rest of Us for January 2019 is here – new books by writers from historically marginalized populations that I am most excited about.

Review of HEARTS OF CLAY by Dosun Adeleye

December 19, 2018 6 Karla Strand Books Reviews

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 answer to her life’s mystery. Grace...

A Review of WHEN A BULBUL SINGS by Hawaa Ayoub

December 3, 2018 14 Karla Strand Books Reviews

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 temporary visit, is forced into marrying...

New Reads for the Rest of Us for December 2018

November 30, 2018 15 Karla Strand Books Reads for the Rest of Us

Here are the New Reads for the Rest of Us for December 2018 by writers from historically marginalized populations that I am most excited about.

A Review of GO TOGETHER by Shola Richards

November 25, 2018 8 Karla Strand Books Reviews

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 for tea or lunch to discuss...

A Review of Oyinkan Braithwaite’s MY SISTER, THE SERIAL KILLER

November 19, 2018 15 Karla Strand Books Reviews

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 sisters couldn’t be closer. And while...

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