New Reads for the Rest of Us for September 2018 is here! Here are the new releases by authors from underrepresented populations that I’m excited about.
Tag: literature

Classic Reads for the Rest of Us
I enjoy classic books. There’s something about books that have stood the test of time that intrigues me. But let’s face it, historically books by white men are the ones most often considered as “classics.” Some books by white women have been included and the canon is expanding to include…

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 title to better represent my purpose for these lists. You’ll be able to read more about this soon in a new post and an updated…

New Books by Womxn – June 2018 Releases
Need a new book for June? Here’s a roundup of the new books by women being released in June that I am most excited about, with a focus on women and gender non-conforming people from historically underrepresented and underserved communities. If you are curious about which books I focus on,…

New Books by WOC, QTBIPOC, GNC, and more – May 2018 Releases
Need a new book for May? Here’s a roundup of the new books being released in May that I am most excited about, by and/or about women of color, LBTQ+ women, women with disabilities, gender non-conforming people, feminists, and women from other historically underrepresented and underserved communities. If you are…

The Light Within: A Review of Shobha Rao’s GIRLS BURN BRIGHTER
Shobha Rao’s Girls Burn Brighter is an intense story of survival and sisterhood. And so much more. Set in India against a backdrop of a strict caste system, arranged marriages, and harsh poverty, the two main characters of Rao’s poetic story develop an unlikely friendship that proves to be an…

Literary Websites
Looking for a few good books by womxn, international authors, trans/gender nonconforming writers, or other historically underrpresented populations? Take a look through some of my favorite websites for the latest in literary news, author info, and reviews. African American Literature Book Club https://aalbc.com/ AALBC is the largest and most popular website…

Black Women Authors from South Africa – A Resource List
This is a list of talented Black women authors from South Africa compiled by Karla J. Strand for her blog in 2018.

Resist or regret? A review of Red Clocks by Leni Zumas
What do a polar explorer, a teenage girl, an aging teacher and writer, an unfulfilled wife and mother, and an eccentric healer have in common? A lot, surprisingly enough. Their intertwining experiences are calculatingly uncovered in Red Clocks, the third book by Leni Zumas. I say “calculatingly” because the uncovering…

New Books by WOC, QTBIPOC, GNC, and more – February 2018 Releases
Need a new book for February? Here’s a roundup of the new books being released in February, with a focus on women and gender non-conforming people from historically underrepresented and underserved communities. If you are curious about which books I focus on, see my Review Policy. These are just guidelines…