I’ve never completed an entire Jane Austen novel, though I am familiar with them and have seen a couple film adaptations. However, I do not need to have read every single one of her novels to know that Austen’s work is considered classic English literature, and is densely populated by white people. Enter The Bennet […]
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ire’ne lara silva is an Austin-based writer who has authored multiple collections of poetry and short stories. She is a member of the Texas Institute of Letters, has served as Executive Coordinator for the Macondo Writing Workshop / Macondo Foundation (founded by Sandra Cisneros), and is a recipient of a laundry list of awards. This
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If you’re looking to challenge yourself to read differently in the new year, this post is for you. I’ve compiled a few interesting reading challenges circulating on bookstagram that focus on reading from authors of all identities. If one of your reading goals is making sure to read books from authors, genres, or topics that
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There exists a multitude of memes on social media that poke fun at people who declare “new year, new me” at the end of every December, and today I am here to defend this community of believers. Is it wrong to be hopeful, or to believe that things can change with a new calendar year?
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If you’re looking for a festive read this holiday season, FBC members have got you covered! Below, a few members (myself included) share their favorite books to read around the holidays, as well as books they’re excited to read very soon. (If you’re not into reading seasonal books, there are some non-holiday recommendations in this
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A few years ago, I began giving books as holiday gifts to the sweet kids in my life. The first year I did this, my youngest nieces opened up their gifts, looked the books over, then quickly put them down and moved on to the next present in hopes of a toy. I’m not gonna
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Summary “I feel a peculiar sensation in my throat when white people borrow– take– something Black: it’s like there’s an octopus in my chest, peacefully afloat, when danger suddenly appears.” “Because “Freedom” is a song for Black women. It’s ours, even if it’s out in the world.” “Because guarding the autonomy of my Black mind
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Dark academia is an aesthetic, a mood, and a popular trend in the bookish interwebz. Since I first came across dark academia-themed booktube videos last fall, it feels like it is everywhere. According to a wiki dedicated to aesthetics, dark academia is an academic aesthetic that revolves around classic literature, self-discovery, and passion for knowledge.
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Can true crime be feminist? This big question kicked off the night we chatted with Becky Cooper, author of We Keep the Dead Close. Despite the time difference between the US and the UK, she answered FBC member questions on Tuesday October 26th. In her book, Cooper details her extensive investigation into the mystery
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Happy October! If you enjoy getting into the spooky season mood, you may still be working on that special TBR or watch list for this month. Here is a list of scary books and movies that pair well to bulk up your plans. If you’ve seen or read any of these, the similar recommendation is
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Summary In How Moon Fuente Fell in Love with the Universe, Moon Fuentez is a seventeen year old Mexican-American photographer who embarks on a cross-country road trip over the summer with a bunch of Fotogram influencers, including her twin sister Star. While she is accustomed to living in her sister’s shadow and under her mother’s
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Happy Latinx Heritage Month! In case no one told you today, here is your reminder to read Latinx all year long. Month-long heritage holidays are a great time to celebrate and highlight, but the work of uplifting, supporting, and reading Latinx, and BIPOC in general, never ends. Now that that is out of the way,
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