Bookmarked. Bella Jay. 2022. [Source: ARC provided courtesy of author.] I’ve heard of honeymoons. Babymoons, even. A divorcemoon, though? This will either be a complete disaster or the greatest thing ever. Either way, Brooklin’s about to find out when she accepts her estranged husband Elgin’s invitation for a final baecation before they divorce. It’s a bit unconventional, but what does she really have to lose? Br...
Brunch at Ruby’s. DL White. 2015. 408 pages. [Source: personal copy.] I love a good story about lifelong friends experiencing the ups and downs of life. Brunch at Ruby’s is no exception. The book centers three thirty-something year old women who’ve experienced myriad ups and downs of life, and share it over a meal at one of Atlanta’s beloved diners. Renee left the nest but came back to care for an ailing father. ...
Changes: An Oral History of Tupac Shakur. Sheldon Pearce. 2021. Simon & Schuster. 288 pages. [Source: Public library.] How does one approach writing about Tupac Shakur more than 25 years after his death? He’s one of the most well-known hip-hop artists of all time, and is among the most controversial artists, period. Tupac has been the subject of films (documentary and biopic), books, countless articles, and even academic cours...
Hold You Down. Tracy Brown. 2022. St. Martin’s Griffin. 336 pages. [Source: ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.] Expertly written as always, Brown produces another relatable work. Both her gift and curse, she spanned the characters whole lifetime. I found myself at times thinking surely this book has come to an end, but I was significantly far from the ending. It not often that I say a boo...
Waiting on Mr. Sloth. Katy Hudson. 2023. Capstone. 32 pages. [Source: ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.] I don’t often review children’s books anymore, but I can’t turn down anything sloth related. I was in for such a treat with Waiting on Mr. Sloth and am sure the little in your life will love (and relate) to this story. All Sasha wants to do is go swimming with Mr. Sloth. B...
