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About life in Bed-Stuy, hip hop/rap culture, and the love of a sister and his two best friends for a uniquely talented rapper killed as a teen before he had a chance to share his gift with the world. His friends are determined to make him famous posthumously and his sister wants to discover his killer and bring them to justice. The author really brought this era in Brooklyn to life! 4* read for me.

Thanks @riversong153 and @GreenGrl87 for recommending this author. Loving this so far. #CurrentlyReading #Audiobook #bipocauthor #ownvoices #blitsy #blacklitsy

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This book is told from 3 POVs. Jasmine, Quadir, and Jarrell are all dealing with the loss of their friend and brother Steph. When they find tapes of his music under is bed they are determined to get it music published. They are also trying to figure out who murdered. This book was set in the 90‘s. I have now read all three of Jackson‘s books and they have all been amazing. Looking forward to reading her new book next month.

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Overall I really enjoyed this book. The ending felt a bit anticlimactic, but the rest of the book kept me hanging onto every word. It was really enlightening about what people‘s lives were like back in the 90‘s, but, unfortunately, it still felt relevant. This is a great book for everyone who enjoyed The Hate U Give.

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It‘s my last day at the beach, so I thought I would spend one last afternoon laying in the sun. I hope you all are having a safe and relaxing summer!
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I am going to try and participate in the #bookspinbingo for the month of July, which was created by @TheAromaofBooks This is my first time participating in this game, so forgive me if I am not doing it totally right. I‘ve created my board of 25 books on my TBR (plus a few rereads) and am so excited to start.

🌊 A morning spent riding the waves with family and enjoying a good book is a morning well spent. ☀️
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I've read 3 of Tiffany D. Jackson's books. Monday's Not Coming is my favorite by her. It kept my attention from beginning to end. This book is good too. The storyline is good and I like how she ties un music that I grew up on in it.

I‘m not super sure what this book is about but I have been in a reading slump for a few months and her last two books had me hooked. Excited for her to do it again.

If you like hip hop, this realistic fiction based on historical facts is for you. Set in 1998 in Brooklyn, 2 friends of Steph & his sister set out to share his music with the world even after he's murdered. They contrive a plan to promote his music under the rap name Architect. As with most lies, it gets complicated & heats up quickly. Meanwhile, the 3 teens all have their own issues as they struggle with the loss of their friend & brother.

I have to be honest I was not fully emotionally ready to read this book. Having read Jackson‘s other novels I was reading this fully expecting to be emotionally b**ch-slapped at some point, so it was hard to read for the enjoyment of reading. Jackson has a definite trademark of making you question the world of the characters, but this is a departure from her typical story. Overall I liked it.

This weekend‘s read for book club next week.

Yesterday I had a wonderful afternoon with a few awesome ladies ☺️ Bought 2 books and acquired 2 more (thanks Katherine!!) as well as 2 glasses of rosé!)— That Bookstore is quick becoming one of my favorite local CT shops. Looking forward to seeing you all again so soon ?#bookhaul

This book is centered around a group of teenage friends in the late nineties. They love hip hop, shooting hoops, and hanging out on their block. One of them is killed and the other two are determined to get him a record deal no matter what. This is a story of loss, friendship, and the lengths you will go to for the people you love-no matter what.

Listening to this one today while #audiopainting. If I never paint another wall it will be too soon. On the up side this book is pretty fantastic so far.

Book mail is the best mail, amirite?

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