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September’s Reading Recap
As I was reading this month, I was reminded of a corny joke that asks: What sits in a corner and travels around the world? I’ll put this filler sentence here for you to read while I give you a second to think about the answer. Okay, it’s a stamp! This joke came to mind…
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August’s Reading Recap
Each month, as I review my reading selection, I try to think of a theme that links the books together. Rarely does a clear-cut theme emerge from my random selection, but this August was different! This month turned out to be a powerful exploration of gender and sexuality. Below are the list of titles, along…
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July’s Reading Recap
July turned out to be a slower reading month. I got through two books—one to end a series, and another to start a series. This recap will take on a slightly different format than my earlier ones, but as usual it’s providing a little insight into books that may pique your interest. Black Girls Must…
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Can’t Live Without It
I love to collect quotes. In fact, I keep a running list of them in my Notes app…particularly ones that capture wisdom and truth, and that are inspiring. As I began writing this piece, a quote by Maya Angelou came to mind. She says: “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to…
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June’s Reading Recap
This June, I stretched myself by reading books in genres that I don’t generally dabble in. I read my first science-fiction novel…ever! I also read my first Young Adult novel in years, and indulged in a rare murder mystery/ thriller. I was pretty well rewarded for stepping outside of my reading comfort zone, as it…
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Daddy’s Dating Advice to Daughters
I recently read the novel Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen—a book that I would categorize as an “of-age story.” While the “coming-of-age” story recounts a character’s journey from childhood into adulthood, the “of-age story” is one that portrays young adults transitioning further into adulthood…growing into more seasoned, mature people. I’m not sure…
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May’s Reading Recap
May was a really good month when it came to reading. I got through nice mix of novels including some historical fiction, contemporary fiction, and romance. Below are the book covers/titles, along with some general impressions and reflection points. These books gave plenty of food for thought, so by no means are the lists exhaustive.…
Rooted Reflections 