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May 2019 Reads for the Rest of Us

May 5, 2019 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!

January and February Wrap-Up and Updates

March 5, 2019 Karla Strand Blog

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!

A Brief Review of Arushi Raina’s WHEN MORNING COMES

February 28, 2019 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 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 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...

Best Reads (and Book Gifts) for the Rest of Us – 2018

December 9, 2018 Karla Strand Lists Reads for the Rest of Us

Best Reads (and Book Gifts) for the Rest of Us – 2018 – Here are my favorites books of 2018, just in time for gift-giving!

A Review of WHEN A BULBUL SINGS by Hawaa Ayoub

December 3, 2018 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 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 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...

New Reads for the Rest of Us for November 2018

October 29, 2018 Karla Strand Books Reads for the Rest of Us

The New Reads for the Rest of Us for November 2018 list includes the releases from historically marginalized populations that I am most excited about.

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May 2019 Reads for the Rest of Us

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Review of HEARTS OF CLAY by Dosun Adeleye

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A Review of WHEN A BULBUL SINGS by Hawaa Ayoub

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A Review of GO TOGETHER by Shola Richards

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