A love story, a sad one. Am not a fan of the genre myself, but I could appreciate this one. Hurston wrote in the vernacular of her characters, while the backdrop tells of how Black Americans, especially women, struggled to make a living in the 1930s.
Thinking of queueing this up for my next non-fic read. Or maybe I should first finish the ultra challenging "Designing Organisations"? Or perhaps read both concurrently? 😂
It is certainly a very fun read, perfect for fans of Wednesday or Sabrina The Teenage Witch. It is deliciously dark and I enjoyed how the themes of friendship and belonging are explored in the story.
Of Love and Libraries is a sweet second chance romcom which smells like books, cinnamon and apple cider. It is the story of two women who reconnect after decades.
I enjoyed the story and art of this graphic novel. I love how the author incorporated difficult themes such as bullying and islamophobia and learn more about cultural representation and Ramadan through the heroine ‘s point of view. It is an amazing Middle Grade graphic novel !
I just published the first chapter of my second book in the Below the Heavens series, ZhiXia! It is a direct continuation of the first, with only a very small timeskip in between.
You can find it on Royal Road, under Chapter 27: Mourne, link in bio!
The third novel featuring DSS Archie Baldrick and DC Ben Travers, A VIRTUOUS LIE follows on from INTO THE VOID and RETRIBUTION. This is a series that might be best read in order, which shouldn't be a trial for anyone new to it - the first two are tightly plotted, engaging and only 160 and 180ish pages long.
Anyone else think better when their hands are busy? 🙋🏻
I read audiobooks while I'm sewing, solving visual puzzles, taking pictures, crafting, and just about anything else that doesn't involve words.
Today that's looking like playing with a new printing process while filling my brain with history and theory of nonbinary identities (in preparation for my ACES VCon talk next month).
This YA fantasy is perfect for fans of Robin McKinley and Tamora Pierce. Kirkus Reviews called it “A compelling story that will leave readers anticipating the sequel.”