The Women Could Fly is Megan Giddings’s second novel. A standout work of literary science fiction, it is chilling in its portrayal of a society where witches are real and every woman is in danger of being accused of being one. At the age of 28, all women are subject to a complicated system of […]
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Life on the Rocks: Building a Future for Coral Reefs is an informative and insightful look into the world of coral reef rescue. Writer Juli Berwald is an ocean scientist who is determined to understand every nuanced part of the issue. Throughout her detailed exploration of the current coral reef crisis, Berwald weaves in her
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(cw: marital rape, suicide) I’m such a sucker for a floral book cover, and the cover for Sarai Walker’s The Cherry Robbers does not disappoint. Cherry blossoms splay themselves out across a lush, deep blue background, one long stem crisscrossed with a rifle. Bright yellow text floats on top. It’s gorgeous and eye-catching and it’s
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I’m a big fan of reading vlogs, so I thought it might be fun to blog my way through reading some recently released titles. I’m sharing the details of the books and my impressions below. I’ll try not to give too much away, in case you want to pick them up yourself. [Note: The content
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Graphic memoirs get a lot of love – as well they should! Still, there are other non-fiction graphic novels that deserve love too. Sally shares some of her faves and why she loves this format so much. Stick around for an interview with Annie Krabbenschmidt and hear about their recently released memoir, Fred: An Unbecoming
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At the start of Emma Straub’s newest book, This Time Tomorrow, Alice Stern is not unhappy with her life. She just isn’t sure whether it’s the one she would have chosen. There are minor spoilers in this review! On the eve of her 40th birthday, Alice works in the admissions office of the upper class
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It’s something about Black people and 90s pop culture that just feels so right. 90s pop culture set the stage right up front in this nostalgic YA romance. We love the 90s movie and music references! Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle really delivered. Dani and Prince have a lot on their young shoulders, and neither
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Synopsis Content Warning: Murder, Kidnapping, Abuse Harlem Sunset by Nekesa Afia is part of her Harlem Renaissance Mystery series. In Harlem 1927, Twenty-seven-year-old Louis Lloyd, a Black woman, became manager of the Dove, a club, owned by her close friend, Rafael Moreno. After a night of drinking and talking with Rafael, Rosa Maria, and Louise,
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Summary Nina Dean encompasses what every thirty-something woman would deem successful. She is a published author living in a luxurious apartment in north London and has incredible relationships with her friends, family and even her ex-boyfriend (Weird or not weird?). The only part of Nina’s life that feels incomplete is having a partner. She has
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Background Edited by prolific author Zoraida Cordova, Reclaim the Stars is a short story collection that features 17 tales by Latinx writers. The book is split into three sections, featuring sci-fi (“To the Stars”), low fantasy (“The Magical Now”), and high fantasy (“Other Times, Other Realms”) stories with diverse characters of all kinds of genders
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The Epic Mentor Guide: Insider Advice for Girls Eyeing the Workforce from 180 Boss Women Who Know by Illana Raia is a book that can be read by everyone, not just girls who are wondering about their future careers. Raia is a Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneur and founder of the mentorship program, Etre. Through Etre,
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Summary Have you struggled with saying no to people? What about loaning money to family and never getting it back? Do you attend events out of obligation rather than actually wanting to go? An important and necessary part of life that we need to prioritize is adding boundaries. What is a boundary? According to the
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