As promised in a previous post, I am going to give a full review of the book Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao. Tomorrow is the Lunar New Year, and seeing as this book is heavily influenced by early Chinese culture and history, I figured that discussing it would be a great way to celebrate…Continue Reading Book Review: Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
As 2025 begins, the first quarter of the 21st century comes to an end and quite the quarter-centennial it has been. But with New Years, comes new books, and seeing as I just picked, prodded, and praised 10 books I read last year, I think it is only fair to share 10 more books that…Continue Reading Books Coming in 2025
Everyone knows National Selfie Day, but did you know that January 22 is Shelfie Day? A day similar to Selfie Day, except you get to add the book you are, or want to read, exciting for every book lover, and what is a library if not a bunch of book lovers. So, I asked some…Continue Reading It’s Shelfie Day!
If you’re a Greek mythology fan—and especially a fan of warrior women—you will love Atalanta by Jennifer Saint! Full of heart, strength, and determination, but also moral complications, mercilessness, and a striking brutality, this story never ceases to amaze me. About the Book In the beginning, Atalanta is an infant princess left to die on…Continue Reading Book Review: Atalanta
The end of the semester can be stressful. Winter break is a time to relax, unwind, and spend time with loved ones. So why not read something for the heart? Whether a witty romantic comedy, a loving journey of self-discovery, or a blossoming friendship, these feel-goods will have you warm all the way into January. …Continue Reading Winter Break Reads
If one knows anything about diversity in the comics world, it’s that it’s been primarily white, male, and under-representative of marginalized identities. But what about graphic novels? Fortunately, in recent years different types of authors and illustrators have come forward to tell their stories—including Jasmine Walls and Teo DuVall, who created the graphic novel Brooms. …Continue Reading Book Review: Brooms
It’s a classic work of twentieth century lesbian fiction: The Price of Salt by Claire Morgan—later released as Carol by the author’s real name, Patricia Highsmith. But what is the story behind Patricia Highsmith? Who was she, and how did she come to write such a monumental book? This sapphic graphic novel attempts to answer…Continue Reading Book Review: Flung Out of Space
In recent years, I’ve fallen out of reading dystopian and environmentalist science fiction—so I thought, why not get back into it? When I read the synopsis for Land of Milk and Honey, I was fascinated by the idea of what survival might look like in a dying, famished world, and C Pam Zhang did not…Continue Reading Book Review: Land of Milk and Honey
Black women. Pregnancy. Education. Race. Wealth. Adoption. All of these topics converge in New York Times Bestselling Author Sadeqa Johnson’s newest book, The House of Eve. First, I want to mention how acclaimed this book has become. The House of Eve has become a New York Times Bestseller, a Reese’s Book Club pick, a Target…Continue Reading Book Review: The House of Eve
Content Warning: Suicide and mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide (like many other mental conditions) can affect anyone, no matter their age, background, or other identity markers. During this month, the goal is to raise awareness: to give hope, share valuable information, and change the…Continue Reading 10 Books to Read for Suicide Prevention Month
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