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.
Latest
Bloody hell.
After 40, the menstrual floodgates open.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
A Brief Review of Arushi Raina’s WHEN MORNING COMES
This review was originally posted on my blog in 2019.
Review of Dosun Adeleye's HEARTS OF CLAY
This review was originally posted on my blog in 2018.
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: The Best Poetry of ’23-’24
My top 58 poetry collections of the last year in honor of National Poetry Month 2024.
A Review of Oyinkan Braithwaite’s MY SISTER, THE SERIAL KILLER
This review was originally published on my blog in 2018.
A Review of Esi Edugyan’s WASHINGTON BLACK
This review of Esi Edugyan's WASHINGTON BLACK was first posted in my 2018 blog.
Reviews
Jill Soloway’s SHE WANTS IT – A Brief Review
This review of Jill Soloway's SHE WANTS IT was first published in my blog in 2018.
Featured
The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon - Reprising an Early Review
In 2018, I wrote a blog post reviewing The Pillow Book by Sei Shonagon, and it's been one of my top five visited pages on my website. I'm reprising it here after minimal updates.
Reads for the Rest of Us
April 2024 Reads for the Rest of Us
Here are 25 fantastic books releasing this month that I recommend you dig into.
Reviews
A Review of Ogenna Ojukwu’s THE TEACHER, THE SEAMSTRESS AND THE PIANIST
This review of Ogenna Ojukwu's THE TEACHER, THE SEAMSTRESS AND THE PIANIST was first published in my blog in 2018.
Books and Bibliotherapy
Literary Websites
A list of literary websites from a 2018 blog post by Karla J. Strand.
Reviews
A Review of Kevin Powell’s MY MOTHER. BARACK OBAMA. DONALD TRUMP. AND THE LAST STAND OF THE ANGRY WHITE MAN.
This review of Kevin Powell's MY MOTHER was originally published in my blog on Sept. 9, 2018.
Reviews
F*ck Your Fatphobia. A Review of Virgie Tovar’s YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN FAT
This review of Virgie Tovar's YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN FAT was originally published on my blog in 2018.
Archive
From Reluctance to Rebellion: A Review of Bina Shah’s BEFORE SHE SLEEPS
This review of Bina Shah's BEFORE SHE SLEEPS was first published on my 2018 blog.
Reviews
Camille Perri’s WHEN KATIE MET CASSIDY: A Brief Review
This review of WHEN KATIE MET CASSIDY was first published on my blog in 2018.
Reads for the Rest of Us
March 2024 Reads for the Rest of Us
The 25 books on this list are just a small representation of the hundreds of books being released this month. March is a big one, so I had to be discerning and make some tough choices.
Reviews
Chula’s Colombia: A Review of Ingrid Rojas Contreras’ FRUIT OF THE DRUNKEN TREE
This review of Ingrid Rojas Contreras' FRUIT OF THE DRUNKEN TREE was originally published on my blog in 2018.
Reviews
Buy This Book! Naomi Klein’s THE BATTLE FOR PARADISE: Puerto Rico Takes on the Disaster Capitalists
This review of Naomi Klein's THE BATTLE FOR PARADISE was originally published on my blog in 2018.