Reads for the Rest of Us
July 2024 Reads for the Rest of Us
These 18 July release books below may just give you some respite, order, distraction or—dare I say—hope. So, let’s do this.
Karla J. Strand
With bibliotherapy, astrology, tarot, and genealogy, I empower people in midlife with knowledge and skills to disrupt harmful conditioning, heal trauma, and discover their authentic selves.
Midlife
Bloody hell.
After 40, the menstrual floodgates open.
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Statutory Rape Is Rape. And We’ve Ignored It For Long Enough.
You may think I was just a slut, that I deserved what I got. You may even believe me when I say I felt in control.
Reads for the Rest of Us
June 2024 Reads for the Rest of Us
This month, I’m recommending 21 books that stood out to me for various reasons. The topics are diverse, from strange and spell-binding fiction, to nurturing and necessary nonfiction.
Featured
‘My Life as a Feminist Punk’: An Interview With Kathleen Hanna
I was lucky enough to chat with Kathleen Hanna about her book, the writing process and how her feminism has changed over time.
Reads for the Rest of Us
May 2024 Reads for the Rest of Us
...answer the call, get in there, do your best. Then rest, read and revitalize before relieving someone else. The 24 books on my list this month are certain to help you to strategize, reenergize and mobilize.
Reviews
A Brief Review of Arushi Raina’s WHEN MORNING COMES
This review was originally posted on my blog in 2019.
Reviews
Review of Dosun Adeleye's HEARTS OF CLAY
This review was originally posted on my blog in 2018.
Reviews
A Review of Hawaa Ayoub's WHEN A BULBUL SINGS
This review of Hawaa Ayoub's WHEN A BULBUL SINGS was first published on my blog in 2018.
Reads for the Rest of Us
Reads for the Rest of Us: The Best Poetry of ’23-’24
My top 58 poetry collections of the last year in honor of National Poetry Month 2024.
Reviews
A Review of Oyinkan Braithwaite’s MY SISTER, THE SERIAL KILLER
This review was originally published on my blog in 2018.
Reviews
A Review of Esi Edugyan’s WASHINGTON BLACK
This review of Esi Edugyan's WASHINGTON BLACK was first posted in my 2018 blog.