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…
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 – 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,…
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,…
What I’m Reading – 8 Jan 2018
It was hard to get away from news about Oprah’s speech at the Golden Globes last night and her possible interest in running for president, but I managed it! Here’s…