Last year I got up to 35 books, of an aim of 50. Not too shabby considering I read a lot of book submissions for the day job. So being able to carve this time out felt like a blessing especially since I did get in a chunk of poetry in 2021 as well. Here are some books that stood out for me in 2021. Hope you see some faves or some new ones to add to your own list.
Read moreFave Reads of 2020 (#Bestof2020)
I had drafted this list in late 2020, but hadn’t gotten a chance to finish it. Better late than never, no? My 2020 fave reads included books by Danielle Evans, C. Pam Zhang, Akwaeke Emezi, Jerry Craft, Varian Johnson, Samantha Mabry, Natalia Sylvester, and more!
Read moreA (Link) Compilation of 2021 Book Releases by BIPOC
Because I obviously like adding things to my plate, figuratively and in reality, I was attempting to create a master list (originally calendar) of books publishing in 2021 by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). Of course, I am not the first, nor the last, person to come up with this idea or attempt it. Rather than create another space for this information why not compile the work so many considerate people are doing? I’m going to list this in two parts. One is the Survey to create these lists. Most of these are Google Surveys, the one I began included, so you can add your info if you’re part of the applicable group(s). The second are the List(s)/Threads itself when available because that’s what you’re truly after, right? Right!
Read moreFave Reads of 2019 (#Bestof2019)
I read a bit more poetry this year but still would like to get it full on up to about one-quarter, at least, of the books I read for the year. Nicole Sealey’s August Poetry challenge almost helped with that but I had to bow out for more (you guessed it) work-related reading. Much of which was divine and you’ll find listed below. How much did you read for 2019? What are you stoked for in 2020? I’ve read one or two coming out next year so it’s going to be a stupendous time for books (and political anarchy which may also be in book form!).
Read moreFave Reads of 2018 (#Bestof2018)
It’s that time of (the new) year where I dust off the blog to mention my favorite books read over the course of the past year. In 2018 it contains much prose and an array of fiction and nonfiction, particularly essays bringing readers deeper into people’s psyche. Good times!
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