May 2019 Reads for the Rest of Us
Since I’ve begun a regular column over at Ms. Magazine, I’ve been posting the Reads for the Rest of Us that I am most excited about there. Reads for the…
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.
New Reads for the Rest of Us – January 2019
Welcome to New Reads for the Rest of Us for January 2019! Sorry this month’s is so late – I have had something in the works that I was focusing…
Best Reads (and Book Gifts) for the Rest of Us – 2018
This year I set out to read only books by womxn and focused on #OwnVoices books by BIPOC, TGNC, LGBTQ, and international writers. I’m on track to read 50 titles…
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 for tea or lunch to discuss…
New Reads for the Rest of Us – November 2018
Welcome to New Reads for the Rest of Us for November 2018! With these monthly lists, I aim to amplify the books written by those who are historically underrepresented including,…
The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon – A Classics Club Review
You may have read a previous post in which I described joining The Classics Club and introducing my reading list of 100 Classic Reads for the Rest of Us. Well,…
New Reads for the Rest of Us – October 2018
Welcome to New Reads for the Rest of Us for October 2018! With these monthly lists, I aim to amplify the books written by those who are historically underrepresented including,…
A Review of Kevin Powell’s MY MOTHER. BARACK OBAMA. DONALD TRUMP. AND THE LAST STAND OF THE ANGRY WHITE MAN.
This year I have committed to reading and reviewing books mainly by womxn writers but when I received an advanced proof of Kevin Powell’s latest book, My Mother. Barack Obama.…
New Reads for the Rest of Us – September 2018 Releases
Welcome to New Reads for the Rest of Us for September 2018! With these monthly lists, I aim to amplify the books written by those who are historically underrepresented including,…