November Reads for the Rest of Us – Ms. Magazine
Each month, I provide Ms. readers with a list of new books being published by writers from historically excluded groups. The aims of these lists are threefold:...
October Reads for the Rest of Us – Ms. Magazine
Each month, I provide Ms. readers with a list of new books being published by writers from historically excluded groups. The aims of these lists are threefold:...
A Cure for What Ails You – Medium Books
A Review of Stephanie Allen’s Tonic and Balm Tonic and Balm is a book about medicine shows. The thing about medicine shows is that they...
The Ms. Q&A: The Black, Feminist Subtext of Melanie S. Hatter’s Award-Winning Novel “Malawi’s Sisters” – Ms. Magazine
Karla spoke to author Melanie S. Hatter about writing race, listening to her characters and how she handles criticism.
July 2018 Wrap Up
Here’s the July 2018 wrap up! It’s what I read, watched, and wrote this month. I’ve been busy and enjoying the summer. What have you been up to?
Camille Perri’s WHEN KATIE MET CASSIDY: A Brief Review
When Katie Met Cassidy is the engaging and romantic story of, well, Katie and Cassidy! I must admit that this is not normally the type...
A Life Well Lived: A Review of Rachel Heng’s SUICIDE CLUB
Would you want to live forever? In her debut novel Suicide Club, Rachel Heng reaffirms the notion of "be careful what you wish for" and...
Shadows We Leave Behind: A Review of Peng Shepherd’s THE BOOK OF M
I’ve always enjoyed dystopian and post-apocalyptic books and films but admittedly, I am no expert in these genres. I appreciate the creativity and uniqueness of...
June Wrap-Up
I cannot believe it's already July! The summer is flying by and I wanted to take a minute to look back and reflect upon what...
New Reads for the Rest of Us – July 2018 Releases
My new book release lists are undergoing a name change! Welcome to New Reads for the Rest of Us for July 2018. I updated the...