Belcourt, man. 👏🏻 He says such relatable things in such an eloquent and original fashion. You recognize it as a thought pulled from your brain, but know you'd never have the words to say it the way he does. 🤌🏻
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Belcourt, man. 👏🏻 He says such relatable things in such an eloquent and original fashion. You recognize it as a thought pulled from your brain, but know you'd never have the words to say it the way he does. 🤌🏻
pickI read this book because it was an independent book store recommendation for the book of the year. I liked it more than I expected being about dragons. It was so much more than a fantasy book. I think it does a great portrayal of what colonization does and how backwards it feels and is. And most importantly how completely unfair. The dragons are great too. I looked for the sequel but no release date yet, but I‘ll wait with “bated breath”.
pickI went back and forth in liking this book but I‘m happy I stuck with it. A good study on how a woman‘s success can easily be overshadowed, society‘s acceptance of diminishing a woman‘s talent, and how easily it can be to become lost in a relationship. #BOTM
Book 24 of 2024
pickThis book was a surprise. The writing style was very poetic and emotive. It is a beautiful story of love between two young black artists in London. But it is also a story about trauma. I loved all the references to music and found that listening to them on Spotify enhanced my reading experience. Likewise I googled some artists and investigated their work. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickI'm picky about poetry, but really liked this one, a collection of poems about fatherhood, with all the joy and anxiety that can provoke. The tone ranges from light-hearted to serious, as some poems also contemplate the challenges of parenting in a society where a Black boy will someday be a Black man, and shift its view accordingly. I'm looking forward to reading more of Smith's work.
pickThis book certainly had flaws - there were important characters that lacked depth and nuance. It ended a little too neatly and easily. But it did address some important issues, and the overall story was fascinating. And I have to admit that despite the flaws, there were some deeply satisfying moments. Soft pick.
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pickThis book grew on me. After reading it outloud 18 times to K-5, the points kids took from it were: it's true, they could relate to feeling invisible, and they wanted to know more about homeroom. But what they seemed to really enjoy was designing their own landscapes.
pickSo unique and funny. I loved the set up-a reality show that gives two strangers 6 weeks to convince their families they are in love and getting married. And they have to plan a wedding at the same time. Shenanigans ensue and LGBTQ+ vibes abound. I get the hype! #pride #ownvoices #BookspinBingo Finished this just under the wire for 3 bingoes! @TheAromaofBooks
