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One way I like to define good writing is: the more you want to read it with the least amount of story. It's not that nothing happens in this novel about a young woman who arrives in NYC from the West Indies to be an au pair for a wealthy family, but not a lot happens. I devoured it like a thriller. The voice of the main character telling the story in first person is so distinctive, I can still hear her in my head (and I read this months ago!)

Here is to another month of reading good books! #tbr

How is it August already?!? Looking forward to this photo challenge! #charactercharm @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

I picked this as I'm trying to diversify my reading away from white western writers. Even though I read a huge range of titles, I can make this change.
Really slim novel, set in 50s I think. Lucy moves to USA as a teenage nanny and sets out to make the most of her opportunity... She's quite devious and self absorbed and exploits situations to her advantage.
None of the characters are that likeable but very realistic!

#FeelinTheLove Day 24: the #Lonely Londoners was one of my greatest reads from our decolonize your bookshelf reading theme. Sam Selvon, who published in the 50s couldn‘t care less about pandering to a White audience, and what a liberation it is. My full review here: https://wp.me/pDlzr-pjL

#verbal #poetrymatters @TheSpineView

Not forgettable! I‘m very surprised this held my attention given it revolves around the mermaid myth, but it did. The narration was terrific and I‘m sure made all the difference. 🧜🏾‍♀️

It could have used less sex and more plot so I‘d say it‘s a slight pick. Definitely evocative of the islands & culture.

Hello… it‘s me…

It‘s been more than a hot minute since I posted, kind of fell out of the habit this summer. I did have a wonderful summer of reading. Here‘s a round up of August. I‘ll post about a few of my favorite summer reads shortly.

#AugustReCap

@TheAromaofBooks @Clwojick can someone tag me with the August #ISpyBingo? I do not have a copy of it and would like to do it. Thanks