The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed has one of my favorite book covers of 2020. As shallow as it sounds, I just knew I had to read this book. Frankly, I am SO glad I picked it up. The Black Kids is an insightful historical fiction book about a Black girl who is coming of age […]
Fire From The Rock by Sharon M. Draper | Book Review
April 12, 2021
Black History Month was the perfect time to read Fire From The Rock by Sharon M. Draper. This is a book I purchased that had been on my shelf for at least 9 years. So, while yes, February was a good time to read it, I definitely should have read it prior to February 2021. After […]
9 Books That Will Give You The Feels
February 2, 2020
When I am reading a book, my number one requirement is to feel something – whether it is for a romance, excitement for the plot or a sense of place. I need to get some kind of emotion for what I am reading. It is why I love young adult books so much. However, as […]
5 Historical Fiction Audiobooks You Need To Listen To
January 17, 2019
If you know anything about me, the one thing you probably know is that I LOVE audiobooks. And so, I am listening to them constantly. Thanks to Hoopla, Overdrive, Libby and my library’s amazing ILL system, I always have an audiobook going (FOR FREE thank you taxes, you’re the real one). If you’re new to […]
City Of Lies by Victoria Thompson | Audiobook Review
May 18, 2018
Why Did I Listen To City Of Lies by Victoria Thompson? City Of Lies by Victoria Thompson has some pretty excellent elements. There’s suffragettes. There’s crime. In addition, there is a bit of a chase. The synopsis hints at romance. Also, this book is historical fiction. Combine all of these things and you have a […]
Front Lines by Michael Grant | Book Review
September 4, 2017
Front Lines by Michael Grant was actually a pretty engaging and good read. I am a bit shocked at how quickly I whipped through it. Y’all, this book is like 576 pages. I picked it up off my shelf because I thought it would take me awhile to read and thus give me time to […]