The news cycle spins faster than the world turns. Journalism has been threatened by societal dangers and uproarious voices. Subsequently, there is a lacking responsibility by the news cycle that caters to fear, anxiety, chaos, and harm, particularly by those who choose to believe dishonest information. With Black journalists, there are increasing threats to their […]
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While 2021 has kicked off in ways that we may have not expected, what we can surely count on are SO MANY amazing books to look forward to this year. If you’re like me, reading from a variety of genres helps diversify what you’re picking up, and prevents the dreaded reading slump. Here are five
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What Kind of Woman is Kate Baer’s debut collection of poems. I am always on the fence about poetry as I think that I am either missing the meaning or misunderstanding the main idea. However, I enjoyed this slim anthology. Written in the vein of Rupi Kaur and Amanda Lovelace, the poems stretch from five
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There are maps. Then there are maps of Black-owned bookstores across America; mighty yet sparse anchors of literature. Supporting small businesses is crucial. I may be preaching to the choir. Supporting Black businesses commits to the stories of Black authors from further diverse backgrounds, along with the owners who are passionate about storytelling as an
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Vermillion Ink Press is a literary multimedia collective and publisher of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry from underrepresented voices. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota , it seeks to “increase empathy, foster discussion, and cultivate community through the power of the written word.” The Feminist Book Club partnered with Vermilion Ink Press for December, 2020. Proudly BIPOC owned
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The Office of Historical Corrections was published in December of 2020 by author, Danielle Evans. Roxane Gay calls Evans “the finest short story writer working today,” which leaves you with high expectations that Danielle Evans only shatters with her talent. Short stories are typically not what I pick up from my bookshelf. Honestly, I do
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Growing up, my mom was such a strong reading influence in my life. She was such an avid reader, even though she mostly listened to audiobooks, and at the time, I didn’t think those were real books because I was such a book snob. As an adult, most of my reading is done through audiobooks!
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A new year for many is a time for new reading goals. For 2021, I decided to read two books per month. I found myself not reading the pile of books I had. The new year brings me a reset. As I read, I will immerse myself in the narrative. These suggestions are to shape
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The new year is synonymous with resolutions, but with the craziness that 2020 has been, I need slightly different resolutions. Apart from my regular resolutions of being grateful, taking better care of myself including my own faults, and being less stubborn, I decided on a few bookish resolutions. I plan to diversify my bookshelf even
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2021 is here and there are some incredibly exciting new releases in many different genres! As an avid reader of young adult novels, thrillers, and realistic fiction, I have had my eye on quite a few new releases. That being said, there are some intriguing novels in all genres that have caught my eye. January
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I’ve inadvertently been journaling about books for almost a decade now. In my personal journal, I used to reflect on the books I was reading mixed in with my usual daily entries. It was not until a few years back that I began keeping a dedicated journal for my books. I just finished setting up
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One of my favorite pastimes was perusing the bookshelves and magazine stands at Borders. When I felt fancy, and my bank account would not look at me sideways, I ordered a Cocoa Trio from Seattle’s Best. Being surrounded by books and magazines comforted me more than I could ever know. The holidays for many can
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![Happy publishing day to these titles🎊
Here are a few that ended up on our shelf:
SLUTS: Anthology by Michelle Tea {@dopaminebooksla}
It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know about Your Reproductive Health (But Were Never Told) by Karen Tang {@flatiron_books}
Fair Shake: Women and the Fight to Build a Just Economy by Naomi Cahn, June Carbone, and Nancy Levit {@simonandschuster}
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley {@avidreaderpress}
Loneliness & Company by Charlee Dyroff {@bloomsburypublishing}
Whale Fall by Elizabeth O'Connor {@pantheonbooks}
Archangels of Funk by Andrea Hairston {@torbooks}
Are there any that are catching your eye? 👀
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