Review of Heads of the Colored People by Nafissa Thompson-Spires
I enjoyed this book more than I expected to, mainly because the stories are a surprising combination of everyday life, tragedy, and humor. The stories focus…
I enjoyed this book more than I expected to, mainly because the stories are a surprising combination of everyday life, tragedy, and humor. The stories focus…
Today’s reviews are about two books on the Nebula Award finalist list. The Nebula Awards recognize the best works of science fiction and fantasy published in the…
This was a very intense read, and a thoughtful one. Grooms takes us into the minds of three characters who are involved in a mass lynching…
In the thought-provoking The Red Word, Sarah Henstra explores rape culture on college campuses, particularly in fraternity houses. Narrator Karen Huls arrives at an unnamed Ivy League…
I read Pachinko for a book club and also for my Reading All Around the World challenge. This book was also listed frequently as one of…
This book is an often-disturbing look at some classic children’s tales. If you’ve read much children’s literature, you know many of these stories are pretty creepy…
This was a really intense book, at times devastating, but I’m glad I read it. Just know that it isn’t an easy read. It’s the story…
I knew nothing about this author or novel but, true to its title, it was a happy surprise. This is a thoughtful and thought-provoking story of two…
I picked up Gun Love from NetGalley because it was mentioned on a few lists of anticipated new fiction in 2018, including this one from Huffington…
Binti: The Night Masquerade by Nnedi Okorafor I enjoyed this last Binti story just as much as the previous two. Okorafor has created a fascinating world with…
This striking book was written by Kamila Shamsie as a modern take on Sophocles’ classic Antigone. At the same time, it’s a strong commentary on racism and…
In many ways, this book has it all: space, aliens, time travel, and medieval Vikings. Robert Kroese’s book tells a story that is a lot of…