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103 reviews
How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This was fantastic. The author knows this experience first hand and gently yet logically explains how to take care of yourself when you’re in that place. PHENOMENAL! The writing style is perfect for those of us who are neurodivergent (the author is as well) and she even has a short cut version! I listened to the audiobook and it was great! I also bought the hardback book! She also is very considerate of black women and their hair! Perfect touch!
Gender Queer: A Memoir Deluxe Edition by Maia Kobabe
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Fantastic memoir! It even made me look at graphic novels differently. It was easy to digest and took the reader on a journey of figuring out how one identifies. It also gave me insight into what someone different from me goes through just to find a place in the word to exist. We all go through that in some way, shape, or form and this book was a wonderful reminder that non of us are alone in our quest to find ourselves and our place.
This graphic novel was my first of its kind. I think the hardest part to get past was the lack of “chapters.” The story just kind of moved. That was different but after awhile I got somewhat used to it. It definitely makes me want to try out another one!
This graphic novel was my first of its kind. I think the hardest part to get past was the lack of “chapters.” The story just kind of moved. That was different but after awhile I got somewhat used to it. It definitely makes me want to try out another one!
Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was a beautiful story. I listened to the audiobook (the narration was fantastic). Being inside the mind of a 17 year old black boy who was a critical thinker, emotional, sensitive, and honest was such a privilege. I throughly enjoyed it!
Feeding the Soul (Because It's My Business): Finding Our Way to Joy, Love, and Freedom by Tabitha Brown
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Fantastic! Tab’s narration was perfect and it felt like I was listening to a friend share her story and life’s lessons. Pure joy of a listen! I also bought the book!
Our Kind of People: Inside America's Black Upper Class by Lawrence Otis Graham
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
She Memes Well by Quinta Brunson
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
I’m really enjoyed the audiobook. I relate to Quinta so much. It’s also very interesting to see how a lot of aspects of her life informs her character on Abbott Elementary.
The Rift, Part 2 by Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino, Gene Luen Yang
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The artwork in this book is simply fantastic! The story is also moving along quite nicely!
The Rift, Part 1 by Gene Luen Yang
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I love how this series is adding context to the show and what happens after.