Not only is the cover of this book a work of art, but the pages are filled with lyrical prose that give voice to a community not often written about in mainstream literature…

A quick recap of all the books I read in February 2021

At just over 250 pages, this is a short and captivating read that will make you feel as if you’ve travelled back in time to Paris in the 1920s…

Have you ever read something that you knew was likely a masterpiece despite the fact that you couldn’t quite understand it? That’s how I felt reading this classic…

Growing up, George Johnson didn’t have anyone like him to look up to, so in order to ensure representation for Black queer boys of the next generation, Johnson decided to share his story with the world…

In this revelatory memoir, the author details her journey to recovery and explains why our reliance on drinking is very much a product of the “imperialist white-supremacist capitalist patriarchy.” If this sounds like a book about feminism, that’s because it is…

While this is a rather quiet book, it’s full of shocking revelations that will keep you turning pages long past bedtime. The author does a brilliant job of bringing to life a pre-apocalyptic world on the brink of annihilation due to human interference…

This series of fictional short stories provides some interesting insight into one of the largest countries in the world…

While I’m not usually one for romance novels, The Wedding Date was Malala’s February pick for her book club through @literati…

This thought-provoking book takes place in a time when global warming and pollution have decimated the earth…

This debut novel is unlike anything I’ve ever read before. It’s a story where seemingly nothing and everything happens. It’s raw, heartbreaking, bizarre, moving and darkly funny…

A quick recap of all the books I read in January 2021

If you’ve ever wondered how the simple act of breathing affects your health - including lifespan, blood pressure, sleeping, athletic performance and more - this book is for you…

One of my favorite series… if you enjoyed one of these books, I think you’ll love the book I have paired with it.

This is a story that sweeps you up and transports you to a place where time is but a construct. It’s also a beautiful reminder that the future is unknowable, so we best focus on the present or risk being ruled by time…

Reviewing my monthly selection from Literati, my favorite book subscription service…

Told from multiple points of views, The Farm follows the women of Golden Oaks, a high-end facility in upstate New York where Hosts are paid handsome fees to carry the babies of wealthy clients…

This sci-fi thriller takes place in the not-so-distant future - just far enough ahead of present-day for technology to have substantially advanced. The story follows Linda, who by all natural accounts, should not exist…