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…
January and February Wrap-Up and Updates
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
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 – 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…
Review of HEARTS OF CLAY by Dosun Adeleye
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
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 WHEN A BULBUL SINGS by Hawaa Ayoub
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 – December 2018
Welcome to New Reads for the Rest of Us for December 2018! With these monthly lists, I aim to amplify the books written by those who are historically underrepresented including,…
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,…