pickGreat book
Mimi28 I saw this in a display at my library today but I didn‘t get it. I will next time!! Thanks!! 😊 4d
pickGreat book
pickAnother great book by Angie Thomas. Thomas does an amazing job with creating complex characters who are dealing with real life issues. I also loved the character dynamics.
Like Home by Eminem featuring Alicia Keys
https://youtu.be/lZQ3kisKMBk?si=9KwIpRmr8uzqBMw-
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so-soThe history of hip hop, dissected by one of the greats. All the big rappers are here, as are some of the less famous but equally important. At times, I had no idea who Questlove was talking about. I guess that‘s the point. Quest tried to make this friendly for those of us who may not follow hip hop music in depth, but it is clearly hard being a genius and trying to dumb it down for us plebeians.
I don't have anything special for #tuesdaytunes this week, but I had the urge to blast some Eminem this afternoon after all the patients had checked out of the clinic. It was funny hearing him railing against George W. Simpler times...
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I‘m not really certain why I picked this up right at this moment. Maybe an Audible sale that I decided to get from the library? I‘m often a frugal reader. Anyway, this was published in 2003, so long before his tragic death. Therefore, it‘s not complete, but learning of his tumultuous childhood, how his love of dogs developed, and how he got started musically was 100% worthwhile. DMX didn‘t narrate, but the guy who did has a similar voice.
bailedAs I am still sick, I will continue with written reviews. I did not even get halfway through this book. I was so excited to get this ARC since I love Chuck D. The illustrations in it are interesting. He talks about meeting other famous people and the role they played when he met them. The reason why I couldn't read all of it was the book format. Review continued in comments.
pickI enjoyed this coming of age novel about an aspiring teenage rapper. I love the characters in this book. I also enjoyed the "thought process" behind writing the raps. The edition I read also had a playlist from the author, which is pretty darn good, too.
