Here ye, here ye! For all my #SmartBrownGirls here is what I read last year in 2018. Check out my video where I give a bit of insight on why I picked up each book and what I thought of the read. A few of the books have inspired video topics or I've done reviews on them. Barracoon inspired a complicated conversation on the role of Africans in selling their own into slavery. I reviewed An American Marriage because it's really a great 'homegirl' discussion. The Hate U Give was a necessary read to accompany my movie review. Lastly, If
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Here is the list of all the books I read last year, starting with the books that I completed and
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire Killing the Black Body
Ava Duvernay’s talent is unmistakable. 13th (released on Netflix) is a beautifully depressing historical look at the criminalization of Black people
Almost two years ago I self published my first book, Send It On, a collection of short stories. I am
So here's my 2015 Book List that has been much requested! I've launched the #SmartBrownGirl Bookstore, with my personal recommended reads. The store is linked to Amazon, so all purchases are made via Amazon (in all countries that it is available) and #SmartBrownGirl receives a commission. Audible, is owned by Amazon, so books that have Audible versions available you will see that when you go to check out. The store is still be being built out, so be sure to come back to check out for new features and books added as I look forward to launching the book club!
Listening to a recent NPR interview, I was reminded that Toni Morrison is now 84 years old, forever wise and unbothered.
Chimamanda has become quite the literary darling especially with the co-sign and feature on Beyoncé's most recent album. Post my
Finally, I have succumbed to your requests. Here is a book recommendation video! It's a list of about 10 books